Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. 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.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
NOTE: It will be necessary to position the coolant hoses as needed to remove the starter motor.

Remove the nut and position aside the ground wire.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
Remove the starter motor terminal cover.
Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.