Starter Motor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions ( HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect ( BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT ).
Refer to: Air Cleaner ( AIR CLEANER ).
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe ( AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE ).
2. Torque : 18 Nm
Fig 1: Locating Starter Motor Bracket Nuts And Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Torque : 35 Nm

Fig 2: Locating Starter Motor Mounting Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
1. Torque : 12 Nm
2. Torque : 6 Nm
Fig 3: Locating Starter Cable Boot Back Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Refer to: Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .