Replacing Starter on 01 Sportage

[Mr.Florindi]

Hey, lol, I just posted a thread trying to troubleshoot why my car wouldn't work, but as I was explaining the problem, I more-and-more convinced myself it was the starter that's shot.

Could anyone tell me how to replace a starter on a 2001 KIA Sportage (4wd, manual if it matters)?

Thanks in advanced,

.nICK.f.

[Pacosworld]

Originally Posted by Mr.Florindi

Hey, lol, I just posted a thread trying to troubleshoot why my car wouldn't work, but as I was explaining the problem, I more-and-more convinced myself it was the starter that's shot.

Could anyone tell me how to replace a starter on a 2001 KIA Sportage (4wd, manual if it matters)?

Thanks in advanced,

.nICK.f.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper two bolts from the intake manifold bracket.
3. Raise vehicle and support.
4. Remove the two bolts on the clutch release. cylinder and push aside(M/T).


5. Remove the lower two intake manifold bracket bolts.
6. Remove intake manifold bracket.
7. Remove the two upper starter bolts.


8. Remove the lower starter bolt.
9. Pull the starter from the clitch(M/T)/ torque converter (A/T) housing and prop in place.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. From above, disconnect the S-terminal connector.
12. Remove nut and lock washer on B-terminal.
13. Disconnect B-terminal.


14. Raise and support vehicle.
15. Push transmisson wire harness aside.
16. Remove starter.
INSTALLATION
1. Place starter in engine well.
2. Lower vehicle.
3. Connect B-terminal wire.
4. Install washer and nut on B-terminal and tighten.
5. Connect S-terminal.
6. Lower intake manifold bracket into position and insert the two upper bolts.


7. Raise and support vechicle.
8. Place starter in position.
9. Insert the two upper starter bolts.
10. Inseet lower starter bolt.



The starter may require adjustment after installation. If required, rotate the starter slightly to provide proper clearance.



11. Tighten the three starter bolts.

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Tighten the bolts to 27-40 lb·ft (37-54N·m)
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12. Insert lower bracket bolts and tighten.

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Tighten the bolts to 27-40 lb·ft (37-54N·m)
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13. Position clutch release cylinder and install bolts (M/T).

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Tighten the bolts to 27-40 lb·ft (27-54 N·m)
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14. Lower vehicle.
15. Tighten the two upper intake manifold bolts.

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Tighten the bolts to 27-40 lb·ft (37-54 N·m)
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[Mr.Florindi]

Thank you very much

[Chicago]

Those are OK instructions, but they should include unbolting the front driveshaft 4WD models. There is no way I could have gotten that starter out of there if I hadn't. Also, if you remove the battery and battery tray, you can get to the wiring before you drop the starter.

[Baratacus]

I started to replace the starter on mine, (automatic) got as far as the three mounting bolts... I couldn't even feel the third one let alone get a wrench back there. There are some jobs that are better left to men with smaller hands. I took it into a garage to have it done. Only took them a couple hours.

[Chicago]

You are correct, sir. That third bolt is totally blind. I was able to sneak a mirror up there to make sure I was removing the right bolt, then I had to use my air ratchet to remove it. There wasn't enough room to get even one "click" out of my regular ratchet.