Starter Motor: Service and Repair

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport FWD L4-2.4LSECTION Service and Repair



Starter Replacement (LEA)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Remove the power vacuum brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement Service and Repair

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.





4. Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) from the starter.

5. Remove the starter solenoid terminal nut (4).

6. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the starter.

7. Remove the starter solenoid wire terminal (2) from the starter.





8. Remove the starter bolts (2).

9. Remove the starter (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Position the starter (1) to the engine.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the starter bolts (2) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).





3. Install the starter solenoid wire terminal (2) to the starter.

4. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the starter Ensure that the anti-rotational tab is correctly located into the indexing slot.

5. Install the starter solenoid terminal nut (4) and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).

6. Connect the engine harness connector (1) to the starter.

7. Install the power vacuum brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement Service and Repair

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.