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 S-terminal eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- 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 motor ground cable eyelet.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the stud bolt, the 2 bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.