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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Starter Replacement

Starter Replacement 2.4L

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the cable from negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement
  3. Remove the air cleaner cap assembly.
  4. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
  5. Remove the battery carrier. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 2014289 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the wire harness.
  7. Release the claw, and disconnect the wire harness.

    8. Object Number: 2014291 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the terminal 50 connector (2) from the starter assembly.
  9. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal 30 (1).

    10. Object Number: 2014293 Size: SH
  10. Remove the 3 bolts (1, 2), clutch accumulator bracket, wire harness clamp bracket and starter assembly.

    11. Object Number: 2014295 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the terminal 50 connector (2) from the starter assembly.
  12. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal 30 (1).

    13. Object Number: 2014297 Size: SH
  13. Remove the 2 bolts (1, 2), wire harness clamp bracket and starter assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2014381 Size: SH
  1. Install the starter assembly, clutch accumulator bracket and wire harness clamp bracket with the 3 bolts (1, 2).

    2. Tighten

        • Bolt 1 to 37 N·m (27 lb ft)
        • Bolt 2 to 12 N·m (9 lb ft)

    Object Number: 2014291 Size: SH
  2. Connect the wire harness to terminal 30 and install the nut (1). Then, attach the terminal cap.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

  3. Connect the terminal 50 connector (2) to the starter assembly.

    4. Object Number: 2014297 Size: SH
  4. Install the starter assembly and wire harness clamp bracket with the 2 bolts (1, 2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2014295 Size: SH
  5. Connect the wire harness to terminal 30 and install the nut (1). Then, attach the terminal cap.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

  6. Connect the terminal 50 connector (2) to the starter assembly.
  7. Install the battery carrier. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
  8. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.

    9. Object Number: 2014289 Size: SH
  9. Install wire harness.
  10. Install the claw and wire harness.
  11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  12. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  13. Connect the cable to negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Starter Replacement 1.8L

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the cable from negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the transmission oil filler tube sub-assembly.

    3. Object Number: 2014384 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the terminal 50 connector (4) from the starter assembly.
  4. Remove the nut (1) and disconnect the wire harness from terminal 30.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts (2, 3) and starter assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2014384 Size: SH
  1. Install the starter assembly.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the starter assembly with the 2 bolts (2, 3).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

  3. Connect the wire harness to terminal 30 and install the nut (1). Then, attach the terminal cap.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

  4. Connect the terminal 50 connector (4) to the starter assembly.
  5. Install the transmission oil filler tube subassembly.
  6. Connect the cable to negative battery terminal.