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How do you remove the engine starter??? - 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty DRW SuperCab

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1. Disconnect the cable from negative battery terminal.
2. Raisew vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.
3. If the starter has a heat shield, remove it. Remove the protective plastic cap and disconnect the wirring from terminals on the starter solenoid.
4. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts and detach the starter from the engine.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Tourque teh starter bolts to 18ft-lbs

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 2.2L (VIN 4) Engine Fig. 1: Removal and installation of the starter — 2.2L engine shown 87952039.gif
Fig. 2: Remove the starter electrical connections from the back of the starter 91142p05.jpg
Fig. 3: Remove the three bell-housing cover retaining bolts and . . . 91142p06.jpg
Fig. 4: . . . remove the bell-housing cover 91142p07.jpg
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Fig. 1: Removal and installation of the starter-2.2L engine shown

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Fig. 2: Remove the starter electrical connections from the back of the starter

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Fig. 3: Remove the three bell-housing cover retaining bolts and ...

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Fig. 4: ... remove the bell-housing cover

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Fig. 6: The starter is retained by two bolts

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Fig. 7: Remove the bolts and ...

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