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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1410 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER REPLACEMENT (LY7)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: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LY7)
    GM1394040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the starter motor to the engine block.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the starter bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut (LY7)
    GM1394041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the starter.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Positive Battery Cable Terminal At Starter
    GM1644827Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the starter solenoid BAT terminal nut and tighten to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  5. Install the knock sensor bank 2. Refer to Knock Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 .
  6. Install the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LE5, LE9, LY7) .
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