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Starter Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .

  4. Object Number: 887710  Size: SH
  5. Remove the starter solenoid electrical connector from the starter.

  6. Object Number: 887713  Size: SH
  7. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.

  8. Object Number: 887715  Size: SH
  9. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  10. Remove the starter motor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 887715  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter motor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 887713  Size: SH
  5. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).


    Object Number: 887710  Size: SH
  7. Install the electrical connector to the starter solenoid.
  8. Install the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .