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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005LESABRE LIMITED, 4T65E/M15REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (L36)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15

Installation Procedure

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15SECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Starter Motor (L36)
    GM439089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the starter motor.
  2. Install the starter motor mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Battery Positive Cable At Starter
    GM104909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the battery positive cable to the starter.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery positive cable to the starter nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  4. Connect the starter motor S terminal wire.

    Tighten:  Tighten the solenoid S terminal nut to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  5. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Transaxle-4T65-E.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.