OEM 2007 Buick Rendezvous Starter

2007 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the starter motor (RPO LX9) on 2007 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The Starter motor rpo lx9 replacement procedure begins with negative Battery Cable disconnect and proper vehicle elevation for maintenance. Start by removing the bolt that attaches the front transaxle closeout cover and afterward remove the cover itself. The process requires detachment of the Starter solenoid "bat" terminal nut followed by the positive Battery Cable terminal and both the Starter solenoid "s" terminal nut and the engine harness terminal from the Starter solenoid. After removing the Starter bolts you can remove the Starter motor itself. When installing the solenoid bat terminal next to its cap be sure to tighten the nut to avoid damaging electrical connections. Put the Starter in place on the engine block before tightening the Starter bolts to 40 n.m (30 lb ft). Follow this sequence for reconnecting the terminals: engine harness terminal to Starter solenoid, then tighten the "s" terminal nut to 3 n.m (27 lb in) before adding the Battery Cable terminal and finally tightening the "bat" terminal nut to 13 n.m (115 lb in). Place the front transaxle closeout cover back into position while installing its bolt with a torque of 10 n.m (89 lb in). Lower the vehicle to floor then reconnect the negative battery terminal.