QuestionI have a 2003 Jeep Liberty that I am trying to replace the starter motor. I thought was going to be an easy job, however, I have run into a problem. I have disconnected the starter motor from the engine but I can not remove it from the engine area. It seems to be blocked it by the exhaust system. Can you please tell me if part of the exhaust system will need to be removed to be able to remove the starter from the engine area? (I guess I need a step by step procedure for the removal and installation of a starter motor for a Jeep Liberty 2003 (4.2 liter engine 4WD). Thank you.
AnswerREMOVAL
2.4L 4–Cylinder
Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove solenoid wire from solenoid terminal (STARTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - 2.4/3.7L).
Remove battery cable from stud on starter solenoid (STARTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - 2.4/3.7L).
Remove 2 starter mounting bolts (STARTER - 2.4L) and remove starter from vehicle.
3.7L V-6
Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove 2 flange bolts securing left exhaust downpipe to crossover pipe. Lower pipe slightly to allow front propeller shaft removal.
Remove front propeller shaft.
Remove 2 starter heat shield bolts at side of starter (STARTER HEAT SHIELD - 3.7L).
Remove starter heat shield nut at front of starter (STARTER HEAT SHIELD - 3.7L).
Remove starter heat shield.
Remove solenoid wire from solenoid terminal (STARTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - 2.4/3.7L).
Remove battery cable from stud on starter solenoid (STARTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - 2.4/3.7L).
Remove 2 starter mounting bolts (STARTER - 3.7L).
Position front of starter to face rear of vehicle. Rotate starter until solenoid position is located below starter.
Remove starter from vehicle by passing it between exhaust pipe and transmission bellhousing.
