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Starter Motor - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS
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.

  1. 1.

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

  1. 2.

    Remove the ACL assembly. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

  1. 3.

    Disconnect the transmission shift cable and adjustment lock from the transmission manual control lever.

  1. 4.

    Disconnect the transmission shift cable rotating slide snap and position aside the transmission cable.

  1. 5.

    Remove the nut and the transmission manual control lever.

  1. 6.

    Remove the starter motor terminal cover.

  1. 7.

    Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut.

  1. 8.

    Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut.

  1. 9.

    Detach the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt and position the wiring harness aside.

  1. 10.

    Remove the 2 starter motor stud bolts and the starter motor.