Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Removal and Replacement
STARTER MOTOR
Removal and Installation
VQ40DE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove exhaust manifold cover from exhaust manifold (right bank) to gain access to starter cover bolts. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Manifold/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation.
4. Remove starter cover bolts and starter cover.
5. Disconnect terminal "1" connector and terminal "2" nut.
6. Remove the two starter bolts, using power tools.
7. Remove the starter.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Tighten terminal "2" nut carefully.