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1990 Cadillac Seville Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Exhaust, Battery.
Mileage: 180 miles.

Asked on July 30, 2011

Starter removal

I am having a heck of a time removing a starter from my 1990 Seville. I've got the heat shields and covers off, removed the two starter bolts, but there is a third clip somewhere cannot reach. Any ideas how to access this? Do I need to remove the exhaust system to change my starter?

Avatar Asked by Alyn3

Answer

Replied on July 30, 2011

4.5L (VIN 5)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter motor shield. Remove exhaust front and rear pipe assembly.
Remove flexplate inspection cover. Disconnect solenoid wires and battery cables. Remove starter motor.
To install reverse, removal procedure.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 30, 2011

it has another screw look on the other side there is a braket holding the starter.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on July 30, 2011

Thanks for the help. One more bit for clarification. When you say "Remove exhaust front and rear pipe assembly" does that mean the exhaust manifold and pipe all the way back to the connection just past the tranny?

Tiny Response from Alyn3
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