Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor: Removal and Installation (VQ40DE)







REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove exhaust manifold cover from exhaust manifold (bank 1) to gain access to starter cover bolts. Refer to [Exhaust Manifold and Three Way Catalyst: Exploded View [VQ40DE]].
4. Remove starter cover bolts and starter cover.
5. Disconnect terminal "1" connector and remove terminal "2" nut.






6. Remove the two starter motor bolts, using power tools.
7. Remove the starter motor.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten terminal "2" nut carefully.