How do you replace 1998 Oldsmobile intrigue starter?

Answer 1

I haven't tried it yet and don't have a repair manual for this car, but it looks like the steps will be Get replacement part from store (about $200 from auto parts or less online or about $400+ from dealer) disconnect the battery since need to avoid accidental connection / short circuit starter is on front end of engine, close to the radiator fan and under the exhaust manifold, (and toward the driver side from the oil dipstick) but hard to see from the top, so will need extra room underneath to mess with it remove the bolt or two that hold the plastic cover that covers the bolts that hold the starter in place (looks like the plastic is probably a splash guard) that should allow access to both the bolts holding the starter in place (doesn't look like the wires to the starter can be reached easily yet, so...) remove the two bolds holding the starter in place - (the bolts don't look like they are corroded, so should be able to remove them without much problem) and should then be able to lower the old starter and solenoid combination enough to disconnect the wires (if the battery wasn't disconnected already, the disconnected wire would likely cause a very bad short circuit at this point, so there is important reason for disconnecting battery first) It looks like the starter and solenoid should fit through the space to be able to lower it out without taking other stuff off, but will have to try it to be sure... reverse steps to put replacement starter in...if there were any shims used for the old starter, put them back where they came from. Hopefully won't have to make adjustments to get spacing or alignment right Some stores return a deposit that was charged for return of the core, so don't forget to do that Of course, it sounds simple, but you could encounter difficulties, so if any other important steps are needed, please add what would help good luck