Starter Motor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. 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.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 2.
Disconnect the battery. REFER to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- 4.NOTE: Vehicles come with a skid plate or a splash shield.NOTE: Skid plate shown in illustration, splash shield similar.
If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate or splash shield.
Torque
: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- 6.
- 1.
Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and then disconnect the starter motor solenoid battery cable.Torque
: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- 2.
Remove the starter motor solenoid control wire nut and then disconnect the starter motor solenoid control wire.Torque
: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- 1.
- 7.
Remove the transmission cooler tube bracket nut, and then position the transmission cooler tube bracket aside.Torque
: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- 9.
Inspect the starter motor drive gear and the flexplate or flywheel ring gear. REFER to: Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .