Starter Motor: Service and Repair

1. Disable airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove lower suspension crossmember retaining bolts and nuts, then lower crossmember.
4. Remove air cleaner cap as follows:
a. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor connector.
b. Disconnect accelerator cable from bracket on air cleaner cap.
c. Disconnect four air cleaner cap clips, then air hose from air pipe.
d. Disconnect air cleaner hose from throttle body and remove air cleaner cap and filter element.
5. Remove two starter to transaxle retaining bolts.
6. Disconnect starter electrical connector, starter wire and remove starter.
7. Reverse procedure to install, torque starter retaining bolts to 29 ft. lbs.
8. Rearm airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information.