Starter Replacement for Cadillac STS 2005

Starter Replacement LH2

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.
4. Disconnect the wire (4) from the S terminal on the starter.



5. Remove the starter motor bolts.
6. Remove the starter motor.

1. Install the starter motor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




3. Connect the wire (4) and nut to the S terminal on the starter.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

4. Connect the battery positive cable (4) and nut to the starter terminal.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Starter Replacement LY7

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .



4. Remove the starter solenoid electrical connector from the starter.



5. Remove the starter terminal nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2) from the starter.



6. Remove the starter motor bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor.

1. Install the starter motor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




3. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the starter and install the starter terminal nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the battery positive cable nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).




4. Install the electrical connector to the starter solenoid.
5. Install the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .