Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Removal and installation

Starter motor

Exploded View

1. “S” terminal harness
2. “B” terminal harness
3. Starter motor
4. Cylinder block

Removal and Installation

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-50, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove fan shroud and motor assembly. Refer to CO-17, "Component".
3. Remove reservoir hose upper from radiator to water outlet. Refer to CO-15, "Exploded View".
4. Remove “B” terminal nut and “B” terminal harness.
5. Remove “S” terminal nut and “S” terminal harness.
6. Disconnect harness connector from oil temperature sensor. Refer to EM-94, "Exploded View".
7. Disconnect harness connector (1) from crankshaft position sensor.
8. Remove harness clip (A) from oil pan (upper), and then remove harness (2) and set aside.

9. Remove upper starter motor bolt.
10. Remove lower starter motor bolt and remove starter motor.

• Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Refill engine coolant. Refer to CO-12, "Changing Engine Coolant".

CAUTION:

• Be careful to tighten "B" terminal nut to the specified torque.

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