Kia Sorento: Starter Removal and Installation

Removal

1.	Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.

2.	Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

Remove the starter upper mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque :

49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)

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4.	Remove the engine room under cover. Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")

5.	Disconnect the starter connector (A).

Disconnect the cable after removing the nut (A).

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

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Remove the starter lower mounting bolt (A).

Tightening torque

49.0 - 63.7 N·m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf·m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb·ft)

Engine Electrical System — Starting System / Starter / Removal and Installation / Removal illustration

8.	Remove the starter (A).

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Install starter to the specified torque.

•	If the starter is dropped, it may cause internal damage. (Do not reuse)

•	When installing the starter, mounting bolts should be tightened to the specified torque after pre-tightening the upper and lower bolts.

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