Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Starter Motor - 2.5L
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the 5 bolts, the pin-type retainer (not shown) and the RH splash shield.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
5. Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables.
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To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
6. Remove the ground wire nut and position aside the ground wire.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
