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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Bolts
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  1. Position the starter motor in the engine block.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the starter bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). 

    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness Electrical Connector
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  3. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the starter.
    Fig 3: Identifying Starter Solenoid BAT Terminal Nut
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  4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 

  5. Install the front catalytic convertor. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .