Skylark L4-138 2.3L DOHC VIN D MFI QUAD 4 (1989)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Starter Replace
Fig. 2 Starter Motor Replacement. 2.3L/4-138
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then disconnect throttle body to air cleaner duct.
2.
Disconnect electrical connectors from throttle position switch, idle air control valve and manifold absolute pressure sensor.
3.
Disconnect vacuum harness from intake manifold.
4.
Disconnect manifold absolute pressure sensor vacuum line from intake manifold, then remove cooling fan shroud attaching bolts and shroud.
5.
Remove radiator upper support.
6.
Disconnect electrical connector from engine cooling fan. Rotate fan attaching bracket until the two lower bracket legs are facing upward, then
move fan motor toward driver's side of vehicle and lift from engine compartment.
7.
Disconnect wiring harness retaining clip from engine mount bracket stud.
8.
Remove starter motor retaining bolts, then tilt starter motor toward radiator and pull outward to gain access to wiring, Fig. 2.
9.
Disconnect electrical wiring from starter motor and remove starter from vehicle.
10.
Reverse procedure to install.
