TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Starter Motor: Removal and Replacement
Starter Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove the engine compartment covers. See: Body and Frame/Access Cover/Service and Repair
2. Do the battery removal procedure. See: Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the battery base. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Engine Removal
4. Remove the air intake duct splash separator. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Engine Removal
5. Remove the harness clamp (A).
6. Disconnect the positive starter cable (B) and the S terminal connector (C).
7. Remove the upper radiator hose bracket (D) and the dipstick (E).
8. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.
Installation
1. Install the starter, then tighten the mounting bolts (A).
NOTE: Always use a new gasket.
2. Install the upper radiator hose bracket (B) and the dipstick (C).
3. Connect the positive starter cable (D) and the S terminal connector (E). Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter
when you connect it.
4. Install the harness clamp (F).
5. Install the air intake duct splash separator. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Engine Installation
6. Install the battery base. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Engine Installation
7. Do the battery installation procedure. See: Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
8. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.
9. Install the engine compartment covers. See: Body and Frame/Access Cover/Service and Repair
