Starter Motor: Installation: 2.0/2.4L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/ Installing Starter Motor

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - BOLT

2 - GROUND

3 - STARTER

4 - BOLT

Reinstall starter motor into vehicle lower engine compartment.
Install starter motor mounting bolts and torque to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
Connect starter motor wiring. Torque solenoid battery cable nut to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Battery Negative Cable
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Install Engine Structural Collar, (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLATION) .
CAUTION:
The torque procedure for the structural collar must be followed, as damage to the oil pan or collar could occur.
Lower vehicle from hoist.
Reconnect battery negative cable.
Reinstall air cleaner box cover, refer to appropriate article, (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - INSTALLATION) or (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - INSTALLATION) .
Verify operation of vehicle and systems.
Close hood and remove from hoist.