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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000SC2 AUTOMATIC, MP6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTING SYSTEMREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTARTER ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6
Starter Assembly: Installation
2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6SECTION Installation
- Guide the starter into the flywheel housing and rotate the assembly until the lower bolt hole in the starter nose aligns.
- Loosely install the lower starter housing-to-engine block bolt.
- Install the upper starter housing-to-engine block bolt. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.CAUTION: Improper torque may crack the solenoid end-cap and allow moisture to corrode the electrical contacts.
- Tighten both upper and lower attachment bolts and torque.
- Install the solenoid ignition wire (small purple wire).
- Attach the positive battery cable and fusible link to the starter and route the cable so it will not contact any rough surfaces. See Figure .
- Tighten starter positive and solenoid wire terminals to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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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.