Step 7 – Remove the starter

Tools Needed: 17mm Socket Wrench with long extension and 12mm Combination Wrench

Unscrew the positive lead at the back of the starter with a 12mm combination wrench and using your hand pull of the solenoid lead. Next unscrew the 12mm wire harness bracket of the starter and put the bolt back to into it’s spot not to loose it. Next unscrew the two 17mm bolts holding the starter in place. Once all that is done you should be able to use the back of a hammer to tap the starter gently and I mean gently and remove it.

Step 8 – Disconnect all electrical plugs on the transmission side of the engine

Tools Needed: Flat Screw Driver

Step 1 is to unplug the speedo sending unit on the back part of the tranny. Step 2 is to unplug the 2 sensors that are right under the distributor mounting area. Step 3 is to unplug the oxygen sensor after taking it of the metal mounting bracket. Step 4 is to unplug the 3 main wire harness plugs on the left side of the engine compartment. You have to pull them of the metal mounting bracket before splitting the plugs. Once you’ve done all 4 steps you should be able to pull the wiring harness out of the way.

Step 9 – Unbolt the front tires and place them under the car for added safety

Tools Needed: Tire Wrench or 19mm Socket wrench and a breaker bar

Unbolt the wheels in a cross pattern using a tire wrench or 19mm socket and a breaker bar, and place the wheels under the car. Incase the jack slips or jackstands fails you got yourself extra support for your car to fall on before hitting the ground and damaging your suspension.