Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the terminal cover.
Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid B+ terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid S-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut and position the transmission cooler inlet and outlet tubes aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the lower stud bolt and position starter motor ground cable eyelet aside.
- To install, tighten to 48Nm (35 lb-ft).

NOTE: Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.

Remove the upper stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 48Nm (35 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.