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- Unhook the negative battery terminal.
- Lift the car.
- Slide under the car.
- Remove the brace that holds the intake manifold. See photo.
- Remove the oil filter. Have a small cup ready to capture 1 ounce of oil.
- Unscrew the solenoid power supply from the post. Use pliers.
- Unplug the harness from the solenoid socket that comes from the battery. Use a screw driver.
- Unscrew the bolt #1 from the bottom of the engine that holds the starter. You will need a 6 inch or longer swivel angle joint. See photo.
- From the top of the engine, unscrew the ground wire bolt that runs from the battery to engine housing. It is also the bolt #2 that attaches the starter to the engine housing. You will need a socket extension. See photo.
- The starter comes off.
- Installation is the reverse of the removal process.
Photos are at http://s790.Photobucket.com/albums/yy190/veryseniorgeek/starter/
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Where is the starter located on a 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE?
The starter motor is located under the manifold.It is next to the oil filter on the left side.To remove it,first disconect the negative batter post from the battery. there is one 14mm bolt on the bottm,and the other is on top.
Where is the starter on a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?
The starter motor on a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder is at the bottom left of the motor toward the firewall as viewed from the front. It is easily accesible by sliding beneath the passenger side door and finding the engine block on which it is bolted to.
How do you start your 1997 Nissan sentra when you put a new starter alternator battery in and it won't start it makes a click noise and the lights and stereo still work?
Sometimes, brand new batteries need to be charged for a while before they have the power to engage the solenoid/starter properly. The battery may have enough jucie to light up the headlights and run the stereo, but not to crank the engine.
How do you change the starter on a 1997 Lincoln Continental?
This should help. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_change_the_starter_on_a_1993_lincoln_continental
Where is the starter on a 1997 Chevrolet Venture?
I change my own oil on my 1997 venture. The starter is right next to the oil filter which is on the lower front side of the engine. It is pretty much in line with the hood latch.
Why would a 1997 Nissan Sentra turn over with no key after you change the alternator?
wires from the starter to the harness are touching
When to change a timing belt on a 1997 Nissan Sentra?
You don't, it has a chain.
How do change the cabin air filter Nissan sentra 1997?
I don't think it has a cabin air filter.
Where is the wiper switch on a 1997 Nissan Sentra?
London
What other motor is compatible with a 1997 Nissan Sentra Gxe?
Nissan Altima
What is the wheel offset on a 1997 Nissan Sentra?
35mm - 40mm
Can you swap a 1997 Nissan Sentra engine?
Vvl swap
Does a 1997 Nissan Sentra come with power steering?
NOPE!!!
Is it common to have to replace a starter in a 1997 Nissan Sentra immediately after replacing the alternator?
Sometimes; if you operated the vehicle for some time with low voltage it could destroy your starter. Low voltage is the worst enemy of a starter motor.
Can you put 1999 Nissan Sentra parts on a 1997 Nissan Sentra?
Depends on the size of the engine and what part you are using, but in most cases yes.
How often should one change a fuel filter on a 1997 Nissan Sentra SE?
every 20-25000 miles
Why would a 1997 Nissan Sentra only start after a boost?
AnswerIf its not the battery, or alternator. Check your ground wire, down by the starter, to make sure its not loose.
