Starter Replacement. Buick GL7 (Export) 2000

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Important: This vehicle uses the PG260 F1 starter motor. The starter motor is serviced only as a complete unit.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
4. Remove the starter motor S terminal nut and electrical lead.
5. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
6. Remove the starter motor bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the starter motor.
2. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

3. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
4. Install the starter motor S terminal electrical lead and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

5. Install the starter motor BAT terminal electrical leads and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the starter motor solenoid BAT terminal nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .