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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1140 (STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINE)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONSTARTER MOTORINSTALLATION
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD

Starter Motor: Installation

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Installation
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  1. Position the starter motor and install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt in 3 stages.
    • Stage 1: Install the 2 bolts and the stud bolt finger tight.
    • Stage 2: Tighten the upper bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Stage 3: Tighten the lower bolt and stud bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  2. Connect the starter motor electrical connection.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    3. Fig 1: Starter Motor Electrical Connection
    GF0012015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the starter motor electrical connection.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    4. Fig 2: Starter Motor Electrical Connection
    GF0012016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the starter solenoid protective cap.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Starter Motor Solenoid Protective Cap
    G03887448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the cable bracket and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 4: Cable Bracket & Nut
    GF0012013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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