Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.



3. Remove the positive battery cable terminal and the engine wiring harness leads (rust and gray) from the starter motor stud.



4. Remove the S terminal nut, purple wire lead and washer from the starter motor.



5. Support the starter motor.
6. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.

1. Position the starter motor on the vehicle.
2. Support the starter motor.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).





Important: When installing the purple starter motor lead wire, orient it upwards to the 10:00 position.

4. Install the starter motor S terminal washer, purple lead wire and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the S terminal nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).





Important: When installing the engine wiring harness leads to the starter motor stud, orient them to the 6:00 and 7:00 position.

5. Install the gray colored wire from the engine wiring harness to the starter motor stud.
6. Install the rust colored wire from the engine wiring harness to the starter motor stud.
7. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the starter motor stud.

Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable stud nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

8. Install the intermediate exhaust pipe assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

11. Program the Transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming/Synchronization in Keyless Entry.