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Starter installation

Tiny
RE LANGFORD
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  • 1990 GEO PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
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What is procedure to starter installation and what side of engine is starter on
Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 3:45 PM

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Tiny
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Starter is on the firewall side. Best access is to remove passenger wheel and lower stone covers. Remove from underneath with car on jack stands.

Remove the negative cable! Before you start.

Starter has two electrical connections, large from battery and small for solenoid.
Remove two starter bolts (careful it's heavy).

Mount new starter, insert bolts tighten to torque specs, usually 25lb-ft. Reconnect electrical, connect negative battery cable.

See the diagrams below for a little visual help
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008 AT 10:03 PM
Tiny
ROADRUNNERS09
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How do I get the starter out do I have to take off the fuel injection deal over the top of the engine.
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 5:25 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Raise car put on stands. Disconnect neg. Battery cable.

Remove passengers side wheel and stone guards. Disconnect starter electrical connections, remove starter bolts, one faces drivers side, one passengers side, remove starter.
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