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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005OPTRA5 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSENGINE ELECTRICALREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (1.4L/1.6L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2005 Chevrolet Optra5 Base, Standard

Installation Procedure

2005 Chevrolet Optra5 Base, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Starter And Studs
    GM1289285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place the starter assembly in position using an assistant to prop up the starter to aid in screwing in the upper stud with the weld nut.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the upper and the lower starter mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the starter mounting studs to 23 N.m (16 lb ft)  .

    3. Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid, Nuts And Electrical Cable
    GM1289302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the starter electrical wire on the solenoid terminals and the ground wire on the lower stud.
  4. Install the starter solenoid nuts and the ground wire nut.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the starter solenoid terminal-to-battery cable terminal nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in)  .
    • Tighten the starter solenoid terminal-to-ignition solenoid terminal nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in)  .
    • Tighten the starter lower mounting stud ground wire nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in)  .

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