How to Replace Starter 96-98 Pontiac Sunfire
Difficulty: Advanced · About 60 min · Pontiac Sunfire
Replace the starter, including its support brace, on a 1996-1998 Pontiac Sunfire.
Tools you will need
- Ratchet
- Socket extensions
- 8mm wrench
- 10mm wrench
- 13mm wrench
- 15mm wrench
- T25 driver
Parts and supplies
- Starter
Steps
- Disconnect the battery
Disconnect the positive cable with an 8mm wrench.
- Remove the old starter
Remove the 13mm and 10mm wiring nuts, remove the grounding wire's T25 screw, unbolt the support brace (three 13mm bolts and two 10mm bolts), then remove the starter's two 15mm and 13mm mounting bolts (starting with the 13mm) and pull it down and out.
- Install the new starter
Transfer the bracket from the old starter onto the new one, mount the new starter and tighten its bracket, screw the grounding wire back on, then bolt the solenoid stud and wiring back in.
- Reconnect the battery
Reconnect the positive cable with the 8mm wrench.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.