SECTION 303-06: Starting System
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Starter Motor — 5.0L (4V)


Item Part Number Description
1 11N087 Starter solenoid terminal cover
2 N805403 Starter solenoid B+ terminal nut
3 14463 Starter solenoid B+ terminal eyelet
4 W705790 Starter solenoid S-terminal nut
5 14463 Starter solenoid S-terminal eyelet
6 W500310 Starter motor mounting bolts (3 required)
7 11000 Starter motor

Removal

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
  1. Remove the 2 starter solenoid terminal nuts and position aside the wires.
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and the starter motor.

Installation

  1. NOTE: To make sure of correct starter installation, the upper bolt must be tightened first.

    NOTE: Clean the starter motor mounting flange and mating surface of the starter motor to make sure there is a correct ground connection.

    Position the starter motor and install the 3 bolts finger-tight.
  1. Install the wires and the 2 starter solenoid terminal nuts.
  1. Install the starter solenoid terminal cover.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .