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 L81

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 .

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Remove the B+ battery cable nut.
5. Remove the S-terminal nut.



6. Remove the lower starter assembly to engine block bolt.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the upper starter assembly to engine block bolt.
9. 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).
2. Install the upper starter assembly to engine block bolt finger tight.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Install the lower starter assembly to engine block bolt and tighten both upper and lower bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter assembly-to-engine block bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

5. Install the B+ cable and nut.

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

6. Install the S-terminal wire and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the S-terminal nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

7. 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).

8. Reprogram the radio stations.