Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Starter & Heat Shield

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If the starter was replaced, install the starter heat shield to the starter.

Fig 2: View Of Starter

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Position the starter to the vehicle.

Fig 3: View Of Engine Wiring Harness & Components

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Install the engine wiring harness lead (5) to the starter.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the engine wiring harness lead nut (2).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut

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Install the starter solenoid cable lead (2) to the starter.
Install the starter solenoid cable (1) nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 5: View of Starter Motor Bolts

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Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 6: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt

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Position the starter solenoid cable clip to the frame and install the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 7: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts

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Position the oil pan skid plate and install the bolts, if equipped.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) .