i need to know how to replace starter on a 2001 chevrolet lumina not sure how to get to the starter to take it out and replace
Aug 10, 2012 at 5:38 PM
need to replace starter on 2001 chevrolet lumina
2001 CHEVROLET LUMINA
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STARTER
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect starter solenoid wiring. Remove flywheel cover(s). Remove starter mounting bolts. Remove shims and note arrangement for reassembly (if equipped). Remove starter assembly.
Installation
Ensure correct starter is being installed. See Fig. 5 . Before installing starter onto engine, tighten inner solenoid terminal nuts to ensure they are secure in cap. Starter failure may occur due to terminal or cap damage. Install positive battery cable and wiring to solenoid terminals. Ensure shims are installed in original location (if equipped). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification.
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect starter solenoid wiring. Remove flywheel cover(s). Remove starter mounting bolts. Remove shims and note arrangement for reassembly (if equipped). Remove starter assembly.
Installation
Ensure correct starter is being installed. See Fig. 5 . Before installing starter onto engine, tighten inner solenoid terminal nuts to ensure they are secure in cap. Starter failure may occur due to terminal or cap damage. Install positive battery cable and wiring to solenoid terminals. Ensure shims are installed in original location (if equipped). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification.
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Aug 10, 2012 at 5:59 PM
where is the starter located
Aug 13, 2012 at 8:17 PM
KHLOW2008
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If you follow thw battery positive cable you would come to it.
Aug 13, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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