Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

Important: The starter motor on this vehicle is not serviceable and must be replaced as a complete unit.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Remove the electrical connections at the starter motor.
4. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.



5. Remove the starter bolts and the starter motor. Remove the shims, if necessary.

The 3800 L36 (VIN K) uses a PG260 F2 starter motor.

Refer to the label on the starter motor to make sure the correct starter motor is being installed.

1. Install the starter motor and any removed shims.

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.

2. Install the starter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

3. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.



4. Install the electrical connections and the nuts to the starter motor.

Tighten

•	Tighten the starter solenoid switch BAT terminal nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

•	Tighten the starter solenoid switch S terminal nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .