Starter Motor Replacement RPO (L67)
REMOVAL PROCEDURECAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Remove the flywheel inspection cover bolts.
5. Remove the cover.
6. Disconnect the starter motor wiring.
7. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.
8. Remove the starter motor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Before installing the starter motor to the engine, secure the electrical terminals by tightening the nuts next to the cap on the solenoid battery terminal and on the SD-255 S terminal. If these terminals are not tight in the solenoid cap, the cap may be damaged during installation of the electrical connections and cause the starter to fail later.
1. Install the starter motor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 43 Nm (32 lb ft).
3. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
4. Install the cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (22 lb in).
5. Connect the starter motor BAT terminal wire.
Tighten
Tighten the BAT terminal nut to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
6. Connect the starter motor S terminal wire.
Tighten
Tighten the S terminal nut to 3 Nm (22 lb in).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).