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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 628 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor
    GM2102330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the starter (1) to the engine.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the starter bolts (2) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Starter Motor, Bolts & Cable
    GM2102329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the starter solenoid wire terminal (2) to the starter.
  4. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the starter. Ensure that the anti-rotational tab is correctly located into the indexing slot.
  5. Install the starter solenoid terminal nut (4) and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
  6. Connect the engine harness connector (1) to the starter.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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