changed starter without going psycho

[idotavant]

Was very apprehensive about this. Hard to get to yes, but patience and thought won the day (also researching the web). Removed the wheel, inner fender liner, and lower tray, obviously. Taking the passenger motor mount support off was the key to getting the starter out. some say to remove the motor mount too, but I didn't have to. Defo unclip, unbolt and move the plastic shroud/wiring from the alternator out of the way. Trans cooler lines (i think) were in the way but can be flexed enough for clearance if you unhook the bracket securing them to the oil pan. Don't forget to unhook the battery like me (scared the shit out of me; luckily no electrical damage). I did not need to remove the dip stick tube or alternator. No service position. It was tight, but no problem.

[Gin+]

Getting that heat shield back in place was the worst for me. My buddy and I still have nightmares.

[lyates1987]

Glad my starter still works (knock on wood)

[customa4]

I just had to change the cable running from the starter to the battery. That was enough of a pain, don't even wanna think about changing the actual starter!

[walky_talky20]

A lot of stuff breaks on these cars, but starter failure is reasonably rare. Mine has 275k original miles on it. Cranks every time. Probably just jinxed myself. lol

[customa4]

A lot of stuff breaks on these cars, but starter failure is reasonably rare. Mine has 275k original miles on it. Cranks every time. Probably just jinxed myself. lol

Good! I don't want to look at that starter for a long time. Finally just fixed my battery cable so there should gifts under the tree this year.

[idotavant]

"Getting that heat shield back in place was the worst for me. My buddy and I still have nightmares."

I put that back on after i got it past the trans cooler lines but before it was in posish.