LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2012 >> Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 138 (Starting System - F150) >> Removal And Installation >> Starter Motor - 5.0L (4V), 6.2L (2V) >> Removal and Installation

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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the terminal cover.
  4. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid S-terminal eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  5. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter solenoid B+ terminal eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  6. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor ground cable eyelet.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  7. NOTE: Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.
  8. Remove the stud bolt, the 2 bolts and the starter motor.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.