Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

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 (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .