Removing starter trying to remove the starter what all do i need to remove to get it out

Hi Peter, Im AL the owner of Big As Auto Repair.

Peter, replacing a starter is easy, there are a few things to remember. (1) Always unhook the negative battery cable before removing the starter. (2) Be sure to reinstall the spacer if it has one, if it doesn't have a spacer no need to worry. (3) Some other things may need to be removed to get the starter out. NOTE: Some do, some don't, a good rule of thumb is to try an remove the starter first to see what must be removed, if anything. Some starters are held on by 2 bolts and others have 3 bolts. You need to remove the nut holding the positive battery cable to the back of the starter, then remove the wire and connector from the back of the starter, then remove the bolts holding the starter in position. Take the starter out and install the new one. That's all there is to it. Hope this helps and please visit my auto-repair-website here: http://www.bigasautorepair.com/

No the starter doesn't need to be removed,that part may be loose,may need pushing to click in place,Here's a link on the starter,that's what I read. Repair Guides Starting System Starter AutoZone com Here's a link on clutch slave cylinder removal,they may have just knocked it loose,try moving with hand to lock in. Repair Guides Starting System Starter AutoZone com

Maybe the starter control circuit has an issue

Try jumper cables to the starter before you remove it

Try just a small wire to the solenoid,it could be bad
& you don't need the entire starter

Any starter only has 2 or 3 bolts

If you need help ,then you dont have
the tools or skills to be under there

The starter location is as follows:--- The starter is an electrical motor that provides a jolt of energy to ignite sparks needed to crank an engine.

• First unplug the negative cable of your car battery for safety reasons.
• Then remove the 10 bolts underneath the front of the vehicle to remove the splash guard. There are five bolts in the front, three in the center and two on each side.
• Remove the electrical connectors attached to the starter motor. They are connected by tabs and can be easily removed with your hands.
• You can use the socket wrench to remove the bolts to loosen starter motor. The starter motor will slip right off as the screws are removed.

This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

remove neg battery terminal, next raise car and support, remove wiring to starter then remove mounting bolts to starter . depending on the type of starter the trany may need to be lower a bit to get enough room to remove the starter, try to slide starter out first before lowering trany. hope this helps, reverse to install starter.

put your finger on the hole where the one bolt was. Run it around the edge of the starter until you run into the other bolt. You might need to remove it be sense of touch...

try sliding it backwards and let the nose fall first, may require pressure but it should work

First you will need to disconnect the battery cables to ensure you do not short the starter cables while changing it(i have forgotten and it is shocking). next remove the nuts holding the power wires to the starter, there are two wires, a small and a large. next remove the bolts to the block and remove the starter. make sure you get all the bolts out before you try to remove the starter. if you get alot of resistance while trying to remove it dont get a bigger pry bar. the installation is the reverse of removal. make sure if there are any shims between the starter and the block you reinstall them on the new starter.

No, you do not need to remove the exhaust manifold. The starter can be removed without going that route.

no there is not a special tool need more info go to collisionrepairadvice.com for more
1991 Saturn SL L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 Vehicle Level Starting and Charging Starting System Starter Motor Service and Repair Service and Repair Notes

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove air inlet tube and fresh air hose, on DOHC models, lift resonator upward to disengage from engine support bracket.
3. Remove upper starter attaching bolt through access hole near intake manifold support bracket.
4. Raise and support vehicle.
5. Using suitable pliers, remove starter shield pin, then lift shield upward to release from solenoid.
6. Disconnect starter electrical connectors and position aside.
7. Remove lower starter attaching bolt.
8. Remove rear starter support bracket attaching bolt.
9. Rotate starter until bracket clears axle shaft support bracket, pull rearward toward lefthand side of vehicle to remove.
10. Reverse procedure to install. Torque starter attaching bolts to 26 ft. lbs., starter bracket bolts to 22 ft. lbs. and starter solenoid terminal to 3 ft. lbs.