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How to Remove the Starter Motor on a Jeep Cherokee

Model: Jeep Cherokee MK 2, XJ - Years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Part: Starter motor

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Let's see how to replace the starter motor on a Jeep Cherokee. First, use a socket to disconnect the battery power cables.

Remove (with a socket and needle-nose pliers) the soundproofing panel from the engine along with any attached cables (if present). Disconnect the power terminals of the starter motor using pliers or a screwdriver depending on the pressure of the tabs; unscrew the securing bolts of the starter motor with a socket and remove it from the engine bay. Finally, install the new starter motor with the power cables and the associated securing screws.


Updated on 6 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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