Starter removal

2005 KIA SPORTAGE
200,000,050 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DALE MOORE2
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Looked at a video, tried doing as they say taking it off could get my 15mm on boot put as much pressure as could and couldn't loosen the bolt. I guess it's the position it's located. three different men tried no luck must been original factory starter.
Apr 3, 2022 at 11:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

What are you using as far as tools to remove the bolt? Don't laugh, but are you turning them in the right direction? Because of how they are oriented, it feels backward when loosening them. Also, and I know it's tight, but are you able to get a pipe or something on the wrench to provide more leverage?

Let me know.

Joe

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Apr 3, 2022 at 2:27 PM
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