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Starter Motor - 2.0L GTDI: Removal

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

  1. 1.

    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.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

  1. 2.

    NOTE: It will be necessary to position the coolant hoses as needed to remove the starter motor.

    Remove the nut and position aside the ground wire.

    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
GFD34136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Remove the starter motor terminal cover.

  1. 4.

    Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

  1. 5.

    Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

  1. 6.

    Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
GFD34137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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