### Starter

#### REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

##### Sentra, 200SX and 300ZX

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. If equipped, remove the starter heat shield.
3. Disconnect the starter wiring at the starter, taking note of the positions for correct reinstallation.
4. Remove the bolts attaching the starter to the engine and remove the starter from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Install the starter motor to the engine and install and tighten the mounting bolts to 23–31 ft. lbs. (31–42 Nm) on GA16DE engines or 30–38 ft. lbs. (41–52 Nm) on SR20DE engines.
6. Reconnect the starter wiring.
7. If removed, install the starter heat shield.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Check the starter motor for correct operation.

##### Altima, Maxima and 1993–94 240SX

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the air duct assembly.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector at the starter.
4. Remove the starter-to-engine bolts and remove the starter from the vehicle.

   NOTE: The starter mounting bolts are two different lengths. Note the positioning during removal.

   To install:

5. Install the starter to the bell housing and install the starter bolts to the proper locations.
6. Tighten the long starter mounting bolt to 58–72 ft. lbs. (78–98 Nm), then the short mounting bolt to 23–30 ft. lbs. (31–41 Nm).
7. Reconnect the starter wiring harness connection.
8. Install the air duct assembly.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Start the engine and verify proper starter operation.

##### 1995–97 240SX

###### Manual Transmission

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. If necessary, remove the air duct and its connector brackets.
3. Disconnect the wiring at the starter, taking note of the positions for correct installation.
4. Remove the starter-to-engine bolts and remove the starter from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Install the starter to the bell housing.
6. Tighten the starter mounting bolts to 22–29 ft. lbs. (29–39 Nm). Be careful not to overtighten the mounting bolts and crack the nose of the starter case.
7. Connect the starter wiring that was removed from the starter.
8. If removed, install the air duct and its connector brackets.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
10. Start the engine and verify proper starter operation.

###### Automatic Transmission

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Support the automatic transmission with a jack.
3. Remove the four rear mounting bracket bolts.
4. Slightly lower the transmission for access.
5. Remove the dipstick from the automatic transmission and remove the dipstick tube from the transmission.
6. Remove the connector bracket from the front mount bracket.
7. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the starter.
8. Remove the bolts that secure the starter and remove the starter assembly.

   To install:

9. Install the starter assembly and tighten the mounting bolts to 22–29 ft. lbs. (29–39 Nm).
10. Connect the electrical harness connector to the starter.
11. Install the dipstick tube to the automatic transmission and install the dipstick.
12. Raise the transmission and connect the bolts that secure the front mount.
13. Install the four rear mounting bracket bolts.
14. Remove the jack, connect the negative battery cable, run the engine and check the fluid level.