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Removal and Replacement




Starter Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.

2. Remove the coolant reservoir (A).





3. Remove the intake manifold.

4. Remove the dipstick, then remove the dipstick tube (A).





5. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (B).

6. Disconnect the positive starter cable (A) and the S terminal connector (B).





7. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter from under the vehicle.

Installation

1. Install the starter, then tighten the mounting bolts (A).






2. Connect the positive starter cable (B) and the S terminal connector (C). Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you connect it.

3. Install the dipstick tube (A) with a new O-ring (B).





4. Connect the oil pressure switch connector (C).

5. Install the coolant reservoir (A).





6. Install the intake manifold.

7. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

8. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.