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How to remove a starter on a 2002 ford explorer

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Properly raise and support the vehicle.
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Disconnect all wires connected to the starter, including this ground wire on the starter mounting bolt stud

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    1. Tag and disconnect the wiring at the starter.
    1. WARNING
    1. When detaching the hard-shell connector at the S-terminal, grasp the plastic shell to pull it off. Do not pull on the wire itself. Ensure to pull the connector straight off to prevent damage to the connector and S-terminal. If any part of the connector is damaged, replace the damaged component.

    Remove the starter motor (arrow) mounting bolts . .

    Remove the startehow to remove a starter on a 2002 ford explorer - 5c220c9.gifbolts and remove the starter.

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    . . . then remove the starter—be careful, the starter motor can be quite heavy

    To install:
    1. Position the starter motor against the engine and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15–19 ft. lbs. (21–27 Nm).
    2. Install the starter solenoid connector by pushing it straight on. Ensure that the connector locks in position with a notable click.
    Install the starter cable nut to the starter solenoid B-terminal. Tighten the nut to 80–123 inch lbs. (9–14 Nm).
    1. Connect any remaining wiring to the starter motor.
    2. Lower the vehicle.
    3. Connect the negative battery cable.

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    Ford XLT 2002 with starter problem , replace starter now engine wont start , looks like the engine is lock.

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    • Posted on Mar 26, 2010

    SOURCE: 2002 ford explorer wont start even after new battery...

    Before you go changing out the starter check for a burnt out fusible link going to the starter it will look like a wire but acts as a fuse and they burn in two just like a fuse. The symptoms you just describe are those of a burnt fusible link.

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    Anonymous

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    • Posted on Jul 11, 2010

    SOURCE: 1998 ford explorer/ need location to remove and

    If your going to be removing all of this I recommend you get the Haynes repair manual on the vehicle so you have the illustrations and directions for dis-assembly and assembly of the starter. The starter should be located on the bottom right of the engine where the Transmission attaches.

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    • Posted on Nov 29, 2008

    SOURCE: Remove the Passenger side door frame on a 2002 Ford Explorer

        Lift up on the switch plate until it snaps out ,remove the bolt from under there and the bolts along the bottom of the panel. There may be a few others so look around. When all are removed lift up on the door panel(DO NOT pull towards you it will destroy the panel). Your mirror is now accessible.

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