Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid transmission protector. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement .
- If equipped with AWD, remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
- Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and the battery positive cable (1).
- Remove the engine harness cable fastener (3) and the engine harness cable (4), from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the battery negative ground cable fastener (5) and the battery negative cable (6).
- Remove the heated oxygen sensor bracket fastener (1) and set aside the bracket (2).
- Remove the upper starter mounting fastener (2) and the washer (1).
- Remove the starter mounting fastener stud (4) and the washer (5).
- Remove the starter (3).