Sunfire L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2001)
13.
Using the 10 mm (hex head bolt provided in the harness kit, attach the relay (1) to the radiator support using the previously drilled hole and J-nut.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
Important
The push-in barbed feature on the plastic harness clips are NOT used when attaching the wiring harness together in the next step.
14.
Route and attach the service relay harness (3) to the vehicle wiring harness (2) using the two plastic clips (1) already attached to the relay harness.
15.
Remove the top starter bolt.
16.
Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
17.
Remove the oil filter.
18.
Remove the bottom starter bolt and remove the starter.
19.
Remove the nut from the "B" terminal of the starter and disconnect all wires and the positive battery cable from the terminal.
20.
Visually inspect the condition of the "S" terminal stud and nut on the starter solenoid.
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If the nut and/or stud appear to be in good condition with little or no sign of corrosion, proceed to Step 28 and remove the nut. Do NOT
perform Steps 21-27 if the stud and nut are in good condition.
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If the nut and/or stud appear to be corroded to the point where the stud may break off if removal of the nut is attempted, proceed to Step 21 of
this procedure. Steps 21-27 will require the use of one ADDITIONAL butt connector, P/N 12089191. Obtain the additional butt connector
before proceeding.
21.
Using wire cutters, cut the purple wire off the "S" terminal of the starter solenoid leaving approximately 50 mm (1/4 in) of wire on the terminal.
22.
Strip the insulation back about 6.35 mm (1/4 in) on the short purple wire that remained on the starter solenoid.
