Starter Motor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 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.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Remove the bolt and remove the selector cable retaining bracket. Detach the selector cable from the selector cable bracket, detach the selector cable from the selector lever, and position the selector cable aside.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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- Remove the nut and disconnect the battery positive cable at the starter motor.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor control wire at the starter motor.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- Remove the nut and disconnect the battery positive cable at the starter motor.
- Disconnect the wire harness retainers.
- Remove the starter motor retaining bolts and then remove the starter motor.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
- Inspect the starter motor drive gear and the flexplate or flywheel ring gear. Refer to: Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection .