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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1138 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (LE5)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts

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Install the starter motor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Negative Cable Ground Terminal Lead

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Install the engine harness terminal (4) and positive battery cable (3) to the starter solenoid.
Install the positive battery cable nut (2) to the starter solenoid.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Solenoid Engine Harness & Nut

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Install the engine harness lead (2) to the starter.
Install the "S" terminal nut (1) to the starter solenoid.
Tighten: Tighten the "S" terminal nut to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LZ4, LY7, and LE5) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LAT) .

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When to See a Mechanic

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.