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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Replacement

Starter Replacement 2.2L (L61)

Removal Procedure

    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. Object Number: 946956 Size: SH
  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).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 895784 Size: SH
  1. Guide the starter into the engine block (flywheel housing).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the starter mounting bolts.

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

  3. Install the B+ cable and nut.

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

  4. Install the S-terminal wire and nut.

    5. 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 .

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

  6. Reprogram the radio stations.

Starter Replacement 3.5L (L66)

Removal Procedure

    Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.


    Object Number: 1227130 Size: SH
  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.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1227130 Size: SH
  1. Install the starter to the transmission.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the starter mounting bolts.

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

  3. Install the B+ cable and nut.

    4. 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 .

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

  6. Reprogram the radio stations.