Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 starter terminal cover and remove the nut and the solenoid S-terminal electrical connection.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the nut and the solenoid B-terminal electrical connection.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Remove the starter motor ground cable nut and disconnect the ground cable connection.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 starter motor mounting bolts, the starter motor mounting stud bolt and the starter motor.
- To install, position the starter motor and loosely install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt.
- Tighten the upper bolt before tightening the lower fasteners.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.