Sunfire L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2001)
36.
Remove one of the bolts (2) that attach the starter solenoid (1) to the starter motor.
37.
Install the ground ring terminal (black wire) on the harness kit on the bolt and reinstall it in the starter.
Tighten
Tighten to 9Nm (80 lb in).
38.
Install the starter to the engine and install the lower bolt finger tight. Do not tighten at this time.
39.
Lower the vehicle.
40.
Install the upper starter bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb ft).
41.
Raise the vehicle.
42.
Tighten the lower starter bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb ft).
43.
On 1996 models, install the intake manifold brace to the engine block and install the two bolts finger tight. Install the two bolts attaching the brace
to the intake manifold.
Tighten
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Tighten the two bolts attaching the brace to the intake manifold to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
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Tighten the two bolts to the engine block to 26 Nm (19 lb ft).
44.
Install a new oil filter.
45.
Lower the vehicle.
46.
Remove the rubber seal from around the top of the throttle body and install it on the bottom of the air cleaner outlet resonator.
47.
Position the air cleaner outlet duct and resonator over the throttle body and install the hose to the bottom of the resonator.
48.
Install the air cleaner outlet resonator on the throttle body.
Tighten
Tighten the clamp to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
49.
Connect the air cleaner outlet duct to the air cleaner housing.
