Starter Shield Replacement for Pontiac Firebird 1999

Starter Shield Replacement 3.8L

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Remove the starter motor shield bolts (1 and 3) and nut (2).
3. Remove the starter motor shield from the vehicle.

1. Install the starter motor shield to the vehicle.
2. Install the starter shield nut (2) and bolts (1 and 3).

Tighten

•	Tighten to starter motor shield bolt (1) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

•	Tighten the starter motor shield bolt (3) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

•	Tighten the starter motor shield nut (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Lower the vehicle.