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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Relay Switch
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the power distribution box cover.
3. Remove the starter relay from the power distribution box.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Starter Motor —
3.8L
Removal
WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) or carrying out other underhood work in
the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter
solenoid (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over this
terminal that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable
before servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When working in area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot
exhaust components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti- theft system is deactivated (if
equipped.)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the ground cable nut.
4. Remove the cap.
5. Remove the nuts and position aside the wires.
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6. Remove the bolts and the starter motor.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Starter Motor —
4.6L
Removal
WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) or carrying out other underhood work in
the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter
solenoid (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over this
terminal that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable
before servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: When working in area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot
exhaust components. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
NOTE: When working on the starter system, make sure the anti- theft system is deactivated (if
equipped.)
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the red starter solenoid safety cap.
4. Remove the starter solenoid nuts and position aside the wires.
5. NOTE: To ease removal, remove the upper, concealed bolt first.
Remove the three starter motor bolts.
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6. Remove the starter motor.
Installation 1. Position the starter motor to the engine.
2. NOTE: To ease installation, first install the two lower bolts finger tight, then install the upper,
concealed bolt. Tighten all three bolts to specification.
Install the three starter motor bolts.
3. Connect the starter motor solenoid and starter motor cable connections.
4. Install the red starter solenoid safety cap.
5. Lower the vehicle.
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