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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  2. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  3. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cables.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  4. Remove the ground wire nut and position aside the ground wire.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  5. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
    • To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.