Starter Motor Replacement: Removal
WARNING:
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
- Raise vehicle. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Record all preset and theft codes from the radio. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- Verify that all the electrical components are off such as interior lights, the underhood lamp, etc.
- Remove the rear battery cover bolts and cover.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove the right transmission cover bolt and cover. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the starter bolts. See Fig 2 . Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
- Remove the starter solenoid nut. See Fig 3 . Remove the starter lead from the solenoid stud. Remove starter from vehicle through right wheel well opening.
- If necessary, remove the starter shield. See Fig 4 .