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Starter Replacement 1.4L

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241864  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the upper and the lower starter mounting bolts.

  3. Object Number: 1241866  Size: SH
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nuts to disconnect the electrical cable.
  5. Remove the starter assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241864  Size: SH
  1. Place the starter assembly in position.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the upper and the lower starter mounting bolts and tighten to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1241866  Size: SH
  5. Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid terminal.
  6. Install the starter solenoid nuts and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
  7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Starter Replacement 1.2L DOHC

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2044939  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the starter solenoid nut (1) to disconnect the starter harness.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nut (1) to disconnect the battery positive connector.
  5. Remove the ground bolt (21) from the engine block.

  6. Object Number: 2044940  Size: SH
  7. Remove the starter retaining bolts (1).
  8. Remove the starter (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2044940  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter (2).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 23 N·m (16.9 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 2044939  Size: SH
  5. Install the ground bolt (2) from the engine block.
  6. Install the starter solenoid nut (1) to connect the battery positive connector.
  7. Install the starter solenoid nut (1) to connect the starter harness and tighten.
  8. • The engine ground bolt to 38 N·m (28.0 lb ft).
    • The starter solenoid harness connector nut to 10.5 N·m (7.7 lb ft).
    • The starter solenoid battery positive connector nut to 10.5 N·m (7.7 lb ft).
  9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  10. Connect the battery negative cable.

Starter Replacement 1.4L LDT, 1.6 LXV

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2049047  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the starter solenoid nut (1) to disconnect the starter harness.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nut (1) to disconnect the battery positive connector.
  5. Remove the ground bolt from the engine block.

  6. Object Number: 2049048  Size: SH
  7. Remove the starter mounting bolts (1).
  8. Remove the starter (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2049048  Size: SH
  1. Install the starter (2).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the starter mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 2049047  Size: SH
  5. Install the ground bolt to the engine block.
  6. Install the starter solenoid nut (1) to connect the battery positive connector.
  7. Install the starter solenoid nut (1) to connect the starter harness and tighten.
  8. • The engine ground bolt to 38 N·m (28.0 lb ft).
    • The starter solenoid harness connector nut to 10.5 N·m (7.7 lb ft).
    • The starter solenoid battery positive connector nut to 10.5 N·m (7.7 lb ft).
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection