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Starter Replacement 1.4L/1.5L SOHC and 1.4L/1.6L DOHC

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241864  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the upper and the lower starter mounting bolts.

  3. Object Number: 1241866  Size: SH
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nuts to disconnect the electrical cable.
  5. Remove the starter assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241864  Size: SH
  1. Place the starter assembly in position.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the upper and the lower starter mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1241866  Size: SH
  5. Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid terminal.
  6. Install the starter solenoid nuts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the starter solenoid nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Starter Replacement 1.2L SOHC

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1343826  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector and clip around the starter.
  3. Remove the engine oil temperature harness connector (2).
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nut to disconnect the electrical cable (1).
  5. Remove the harness clip bolt to disconnect the harness clip (4).
  6. Remove the ground bolt (3).

  7. Object Number: 1343830  Size: SH
  8. Remove the starter mounting bolts (1).
  9. Remove the starter assembly (2) from the engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1343831  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter to the engine.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter mounting bolts and starter solenoid nut.
  4. Tighten

        • Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
        • Tighten the starter solenoid nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1343826  Size: SH
  5. Install the ground bolt (3).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the ground bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  7. Install the harness clip bolt (4).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the harness clip bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  9. Connect the engine oil temperature sensor connector (2).
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.