MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
STARTER MOTOR
Removal and Installation
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. Remove the battery tray.
2. Detach the starter motor wire harness pin-type retainer.
3. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut and position the wire aside.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
4. Position the starter motor solenoid terminal battery cable cover aside.
5. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cable.
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To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor.
