QuestionI am replacing the starter in my Concorde and have it unloosened but can't get it out as there is a hose above it and a shield in front of it so it won't budge to get out. What else do I need to remove or any tricks to get it out to put the new one in?
AnswerHi Rick,
Which engine you have it important.
Here is the procedure for the 3.2/3.5L:
There are a few tricks: This is from the '98 manual but I believe it applies equally to your '99-
After disconnecting battery and raising the vehicle,
remove one nut on the catalytic support bracket.
remove two nuts from catalyst support bracket mounting.
remove two bolts and one nut attaching starter to engine
remove battery positive feed wire
remove starter solenoid assembly from trans housing
position starter to gain access to posi-lock wiring connector
position jack stand beneath engine and slightly lift to relieve pressure from left engine mount (use wood block spacer to protect pan)
remove three left engine mount mounting bolts from engine block
jack engine up slightly to give more room to maneuver the starter
slide rear of starter out between catalytic converter and engine mount
disconnect posi-lock starter solenoid connector
remove starter
Install is the reverse.
For the 2.7 you have only remove the nuts related to the catalytic converter, remove the electrical connectors, remove the heat shield, then after removing the bolts for the starter rotate the solenoid toward the engine block and slide it out between the catalytic and the engine mount.
Roland
