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Some models of Combo Van will need you to remove some pieces of body trim to get to the battery more easily. These are usually held in place with screws or 'push in' clips.
Loosen the nut on the clamp on the Negative, (black), terminal and remove the clamp. Next loosen and remove the red positive clamp from that terminal.
Next look down all four sides of the battery. Your looking for a bolt head and clamp holding down one edge of the battery. Unscrew this bolt until the clamp is loose. This should release the battery enough for you to wriggle it out. In some cases you might have to remove the clamp to get the battery out.
To refit, position the new battery the same way around as the old one. Tighten the clamp that's down the side to hold down the battery. Refit the RED (positive) terminal first and tighten the nut, then refit the BLACK (negative) terminal and tighten that nut as well. Refit any trim and test start the engine. Hope this helped?
Use a wrench to remove the negative and positive battery cables: They are clearly labeled "+" and "-." Always remove the negative cable first, as this isolates the power to the metal parts of your car. Tuck the cables away from the battery as you don't want them to accidentally touch a battery terminal when you're wiring your alternator.
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Locate the alternator terminals. There are two: one marked "live," "pos" or "+" and the other marked "neg," "field" or "-."
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Locate the two cables. The positive (red) cable goes to your battery via a wire loom or harness. The negative (black) cable attaches to a metal part of your car.
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Check how the cables attach to the alternator terminals. Some connect using eyelets that hook over the terminal and tighten with a bolt; others connect by inserting the wire under the terminal and tightening a bolt.
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Loosen the two bolts using a suitable-sized wrench or, if the cables connect using eyelets, remove the bolts.
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Insert the exposed end of the negative (black) cable under the loosened bolt on the negative terminal of the alternator, then tighten the bolt. If the cable has an eyelet, hook it over the terminal and screw the bolt back in place and tighten using a wrench.
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Insert the exposed end of the positive (red) cable under the loosened bolt on the positive terminal of the alternator, then tighten the bolt. If the cable has an eyelet, hook it over the terminal and screw the bolt back in place and tighten using a wrench.
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Replace the positive battery cable on the positive battery terminal using a wrench. Replace the negative battery cable on the negative battery terminal.
first unhook the battery! then unbolt the cables from the back of the starter! be sure to mark them with masking tape, or something you can use to identify what wire goes where! then unbolt the starter bolts from the starter, and remove it! reverse this to put new starter back in!
the red wire goes to positive terminal, the wire from starter-+ POSITIVE. black wire goes to negative on terminal - NEGATIVE. from ground to battery. have a good one !
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle on jackstands.
Fig. 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable
Remove the three bolts attaching the starter to the engine/transaxle.
Fig. 2: Remove the three starter mounting bolts
CAUTION Be careful when removing the starter motor mounting bolts, the motor can be quite heavy. Personal injury could result if the starter motor falls from its mounting position.
Remove the starter from the the transmission housing. Position the starter to gain access to the wiring connectors.
Remove the battery positive cable nut from the starter and remove the cable.
Fig. 3: Remove the battery positive cable nut from the starter and remove the cable
Disconnect the push on solenoid connector.
Remove the starter from the vehicle.
To install:
Clean all wire terminals of dirt, grease or corrosion.
Attach the electrical wire connectors and secure with the mounting nuts. Tighten the starter solenoid B+ nut to 90 inch lbs. (10 Nm) and the solenoid wire-to-starter nut to 55 inch lbs. (6 Nm).
Hold the starter motor in place, then secure in place with the 3 attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
For easier servicing, do not remove the wiring from the starter motor at this time.
Remove the three bolts attaching the starter to the engine.
Fig. 4: Remove the three bolts attaching the starter to the engine
Remove the starter solenoid assembly from the transfer housing. Position the starter to gain access to the wiring connectors.
Remove the battery positive cable nut from starter and remove the cable.
Disconnect the push on solenoid connector.
Remove the starter from the vehicle.
To install:
Clean all wire terminals of dirt, grease or corrosion.
Attach the electrical wire connectors and secure with the mounting nuts. Tighten the starter solenoid B+ nut to 90 inch lbs. (10 Nm) and the solenoid wire-to-starter nut to 55 inch lbs. (6 Nm).
Hold the starter motor in place, then secure in place with the 3 attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
Fig. View of the alternator after removing the splash shield - 2.0L engines
Removal & Install - 2.0L Engines
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable
Alternator jam nut, loosen only
Alternator adjustment nut, loosen only
Accessory drive splash shield
Alternator lower bolt, loosen only
Alternator drive belt
Alternator field circuit wiring connector, push the
RED
locking tab to release
Battery positive terminal
Upper and lower bolts, move alternator off pivot bracket
Pivot bracket
Alternator
To install: Install or connect the following: Alternator
Pivot bracket and torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Alternator, move it onto pivot bracket
Alternator field circuit wiring connector, push
RED
locking tab in until it snaps in place
Battery positive terminal
Alternator drive belt
Tension the drive belt to 100 lbs. (used) or 135 lbs. (new)
Alternator adjustment bolt
Alternator jam nut and torque nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Alternator mount bolts and torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)
Accessory drive splash shield Negative battery cable
Fig. Alternator mounting-2.4L engine shown
I hope helps with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.
On the Boxer motor, the starter is located at the back of the engine, usually a Denso or Fuji Heavy Industries own, and is held on with 2 13mm bolts. There is a 12mm nut on the main cable from the battery.
Remove the battery leads, negative (black) first, then the positive (red) lead and store the ends away from the terminals while you work.
Undo the 2 bolts holding the starter onto the bellhousing, and ease it backwards. Undo the 12mm nut securing the battery cable and put the nut back on the post, its brass and you should retain it as a steel one will strip the copper thread on the post.
Pull the single plug out of the back of the solenoid on the motor - that is the "start" wire from the ignition.
Swivel the end of the motor toward the rhs and it will come out sideways and upwards.
Refitting is the exact reverse of the above. The problem will be the carbon brushes in the starter motor, it can be easily repaired at an auto electrical shop instead of a new one. The solenoid slide bolt can be cleaned and lubed too, but brush replacement is not a home diy job, the solder joints need a LOT of heat to fit new brushes.
Remove the right front diagonal brace. The brace goes from the rad support to the fender area.Three bolts need to be removed.
Reposition the positive battery cable terminal cover (1).A red cover over the positive cable at the battery.It pops off.You may need a screw driver to pop it off.
Loosen the positive battery cable terminal nut.
Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the battery.
Reposition the underhood accessory wiring junction block.See steps 9-14.
Remove the battery retainer bolts (1) and retainer (2).
With the aid of an assistant, remove the battery.
Remove the electrical center cover (1).
Disconnect the positive battery cable from junction box
Remove the fasteners (1) securing the electrical center board (2).
Unlock the tabs on the electrical center board.
Lift up on the electrical center board.
Remove the fasteners (1) securing the electrical center bracket (2) to vehicle.
Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jackstands.
Disengage the solenoid wiring connector from the terminal. This connection may be held in place by a retaining nut, or it could be a push-in connector.
Remove the B+ nut and wire from the starter motor terminal.
Remove the starter motor-to-transaxle bellhousing mounting bolts.
Remove the starter from the vehicle. If equipped, remove the starter motor spacer.
To install:
If equipped, hold the starter motor spacer in position.
Install the starter motor into position on the vehicle.
Install the starter motor-to-transaxle bellhousing mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
Engage the solenoid wiring connector onto the starter terminal.
Connect the B+ wire and tighten the retaining nut to 90 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
The starter is located in middle of 96 3.8L T$C Van about at the level of the visible row of spark plugs ... you must get under the van to see the solenoid and starter. Here are the directions to replace it ... I had the hardest time putting the spacer up in place - it was like a big gasket but made of metal and the bolt holes held it in place ... it would not stay on the starter for me. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jackstands. Disengage the solenoid wiring connector from the terminal. This connection may be held in place by a retaining nut, or it could be a push-in connector. Mine was a push in with screw driver to release then pull the wire fitting out. Remove the B+ nut and wire from the starter motor terminal. Need deep socket. Remove the starter motor-to-transaxle bellhousing mounting bolts - only 2!! Remove the starter from the vehicle. If equipped, remove the starter motor spacer. Mine had the metal spacer that looks like a metal gasket ... it seems to keep dirt and debree out of the bell housing and seals it off from dirt. To install: If equipped, hold the starter motor spacer in position - hardest part!!! Install the starter motor into position on the vehicle. Install the starter motor-to-transaxle bellhousing mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Engage the solenoid wiring connector onto the starter terminal. Connect the B+ wire and tighten the retaining nut to 90 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Lower the vehicle. Connect the negative battery cable. Verify starter motor operation. Good luck and hope this helps
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