Installation - 2.0/2.4L; Installation - Starter 2.4L Turbo - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

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STARTER MOTOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION - 2.0/2.4L

(1) Reinstall starter motor into vehicle lower
engine compartment.
(2) Install starter motor mounting bolts and torque
to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect starter motor wiring. Torque solenoid
battery cable nut to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.).
(4) Install Engine Structural Collar. Refer to
Engine, Structural Collar Removal and Installation.
CAUTION:
The torque procedure for the structural collar must
be followed, as damage to the oil pan or collar
could occur.
(5) Lower vehicle from hoist.
(6) Reconnect battery negative cable.
(7) Reinstall air cleaner box cover.
(8) Verify operation of vehicle and systems.
(9) Close hood and remove from hoist.

INSTALLATION - STARTER 2.4L TURBO

(1) Install starter (Fig. 17).
(2) Install the lower starter bolt and tighten bolt
to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the positive battery cable and tighten
nut to 10 N·m ( 90 in. lbs.).
(4) Connect and lock the solenoid electrical connec-
tor.
(5) Install the Structural Collar, refer to the
Engine, Structural Collar Removal and Installation
section (Fig. 16).
(6) Locate the power steering lines.
(7) Install the studs that hold the power steering
lines and tighten to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
(8) Tighten nuts that hold the inner cooler lower
tube.
(9) Install the inner cooler lower hose to the inner
cooler and tighten clamp (Fig. 14).
(10) Lower vehicle.
(11) Pushing the inner cooler hose up and out of
the way and install the upper starter bolt and
ground wire (Fig. 12) and tighten bolt to 54 N·m (40
ft. lbs.).
(12) Install the air cleaner box.
(13) Tighten air cleaner hose clamp
(14) Connect the negative battery cable.
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