Starter Replacement 2.2L (L61)

Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .



3. Remove the B+ battery cable nut at starter.
4. Remove the S-terminal nut.
5. Remove the lower starter assembly to engine block bolt.
6. Remove the upper starter assembly to engine block bolt.
7. Move the starter right, clearing the engine block, then left and out of the engine block (flywheel housing).

1. Guide the starter into the engine block (flywheel housing).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the starter mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter-to-engine bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

3. Install the B+ cable and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the B+ cable-to-starter nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the S-terminal wire and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 N·m (4 lb ft).

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

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

6. Reprogram the radio stations.

Starter Replacement 3.5L (L66)

Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.




1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the B+ battery cable nut at starter.
4. Remove the S-terminal connector.
5. Remove the lower starter assembly to transmission bolt and oxygen sensor connector bracket.
6. Remove the upper starter assembly to transmission bolt.
7. Remove the starter.

1. Install the starter to the transmission.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the starter mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter-to-transmission bolts to 44 N·m (33 lb ft).

3. Install the B+ cable and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the B+ cable-to-starter nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the S-terminal wire .
5. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

6. Reprogram the radio stations.

Starter Replacement 2.4L (LAT)

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator control module coolant pump.



3. Remove the generator control module coolant pump bolt.
4. Remove the generator control module coolant pump from the oil pan.
5. Reposition and secure the generator control module coolant pump out of the way.



6. Remove the engine wiring harness lead (2) from the starter motor.
7. Remove the engine wiring harness to starter motor S terminal nut (3).
8. Remove the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (4).
9. Remove the positive battery cable lead (1) from the starter motor.



10. Remove the starter motor bolts and starter.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the starter motor and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).




2. Install the engine wiring harness lead (2) to the starter motor.
3. Install the engine wiring harness to starter motor S terminal nut (3).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (4 lb in).

4. Install the positive battery cable lead (1) to the starter motor.
5. Install the positive battery cable to starter motor nut (4).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).




6. Unsecure and position the generator control module coolant pump.
7. Install the generator control module coolant pump to the oil pan. Ensure that the anti-rotation tab is inserted into the hole in the oil pan.
8. Install the generator control module coolant pump bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).




9. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator control module coolant pump.
10. Lower the vehicle.