Whgat all needs removed to change starter - 2007 Chrysler Pacifica FWD New Cars

first disconnect batt positive. jack vehicle up on passenger side. you can see starter at rear of engine. you may have to remove plastic around bellhousing to remove starter. There are two bolts holding starter in place.usually 15 mm socket. there is a small nut holding wire. 5/16 or 11/32 socket.. remove it. large nut usually 13mm socket. once removed just reverse procedure. leave comment if successful.

FIRST OF ALL YOU NEED TO REMOVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.SAFELY RAISE SUPPORT TRUCK ON JACK STANDS.THEN YOU REMOVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FROM STARTER BE SURE TO TAKE NOTE OF LOCATION OF WIRES CONNECTORS ON STARTER.THEN YOU REMOVE STARTER BOLTS THEN STARTER.WHEN PUT IN NEW STARTER TORQUE BOLTS TO 29 - 36 FT LBS.

You will need to remove the intake and all components atatched to be able to change the starter.If you do not have good shop expirence or a mechanical backround I do not suggest you change it.Sorry but it is in a difficult place and a lot of critical items will need to be removed.

Disconnect the battery.
Disconnect the wires from the starter.
Unbolt & remove the starter.
Bolt the new starter into place.
Connect the wires to the starter.
Connect the battery cables.

4.3 litre V6 ? first disconnect the battery before you start, then raise vehicle and place safely on approved weight rated jack stands, you will need a 14 mm or 15 mm socket wrench and an 8 mm socket or wrench to remove wire leads from starter and solenoid, remove starter by removing the two mounting bolts, reinstall in opposite form. starter is on paasenger side of motor sitting in the driver seat...

Here are instructions as well as links to some helpful diagrams.

This starter motor removal procedure is time consuming. An alternate method of removing the starter would be to remove the engine fan(s) and radiator, then remove the starter motor from the top of the engine. If you chose to go this route, radiator and fan removal can be found in Section 3 of this manual.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
3. If equipped with A/C, perform the following:
   
1. Use a floor or jack stand to securely support the engine and transaxle assembly so they will not rotate.
   
2. Remove the front engine mount bolt from the insulator and front crossmember mounting bracket.
   
3. Carefully lower the front of the engine, rotating the engine forward allowing more space for easier access to the starter. For easier removal, do not remove the wiring from the starter at this time.
4. Remove the 2 starter motor-to-transmission housing mounting bolts.
5. Remove the starter and solenoid assembly from the transmission housing. Position the starter accordingly for access to the wiring.
6. Remove the positive battery cable nut and remove the positive battery and alternator output wire from the starter. The wiring is shown in the accompanying figure.
7. Detach the push-on solenoid connector. Pull back on the slide and push down on the rear tab to release the lock.
8. Position the starter vertically so the pinion end faces downward, then remove the starter motor through the bottom of the vehicle. It may be necessary to move the A/C lines aside slightly to maneuver the starter out of the vehicle.

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I hope you found this information useful. Best of luck on your repair.
Greg

Starter are one of the easier mechanical engine parts to change.

1) DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
2) Disconnect the electrical cable running to the solenoid on the starter.
3) Remove the two bolts holding the starter in place.
4) Pull the starter out.

To install another starter, do the above steps in reverse order in reverse.

You have two options: replace the starter (easiest, but most expensive), or replace the contacts (cheaper, but more work involved).
In any case, you have to remove the starter. Disconnect the battery BEFORE you start. Locate the starter and remove the wires going to it. The starter is held onto the transmission with 2 large bolts. Remove both, and slide the starter out.

If you want to change the contacts, observe the starter, locate a metal plate held on with 3 bolts. Remove the bolts and the plate. You will now see a plunger, and 2 copper colored contacts. Those are what needs to be replaced. Changing the contacts is easy, just do one at a time, and ensure that all insulators are installed properly on reassembly.

you need to remove it from the bottom front of car . disconnect the negative battery cable. remove the front splash shield from under front of car , working from under car take the protective cap off the wires that go to starter and then disconnect all wires from starter marking each one for propper reinstalation, remove the bolts holding starter and remove from under vehicle. replace in reverse order.

its not to hard to change disconnect battery .remove nut on front of starter to support bracket . remove 2 bolts going through starter into block. lower starter . disconnect wires on solonoid . remeber where they go. tools you will need 10mm 13mm 15mm sockets