Starter Motor: Removal

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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
If equipped, remove the underbody shield retainers and then remove the underbody shield.

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1. Remove the starter motor solenoid control wire retaining nut and then disconnect the starter motor solenoid control wire.
  Torque
  
  : 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
2. Remove the starter motor solenoid positive battery cable retaining nut and then disconnect the starter motor solenoid battery cable.
  Torque
  
  : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.

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1. Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
2. Remove the starter motor bracket nuts and then remove the starter motor bracket.
  Torque
  
  : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Remove the starter motor retaining bolts and then remove the starter motor.
Torque

: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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