Captiva

Starter Replacement - LF1

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



3. Remove the heat shield (2) from the starter.
4. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
5. Disconnect and remove the bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor after the left catalytic converter. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 : LF1 or LFW



6. Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the engine harness connector (2), from the starter solenoid (3).



7. Remove the starter motor bolts (1).
8. Remove the starter motor (2).

1. Install the starter motor (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the starter motor mounting bolts. Tighten to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).



3. Install the battery positive cable and engine harness connector to the starter. Tighten the battery positive cable nut (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
4. Install the engine harness connector to the starter solenoid.



5. Install the starter heat shield (2) and tighten the bolt (1) to7 N·m (62 lb in).
6. Connect the knock sensor connector.
7. Install and connect the bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor.
8. Lower the vehicle.