Starter Motor: Removal: 1.6L

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: View Of Exhaust Bracket

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Turn wheels to the left.
Remove air cleaner cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Raise vehicle and support.
Remove the exhaust manifold support bracket. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid Electrical Connections
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Fig 3: Removing/ Installing Starter Electrical Connections
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Disconnect the battery cable and solenoid electrical connectors. See Fig 3 and Fig 2 from the starter.

Fig 4: View Of Starter Heat Shield
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Push up the spring clip that holds the heat shield for the starter. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Removing/ Installing Starter
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Remove the upper mounting bolts first.
Remove the lower mounting bolt.
Remove the starter through the wheel well. See Fig 5.