In todays video we remove and replace a starter on a 2014 Dodge Dart with a 2.4 Automatic Transmission. Be sure you properly diagnose before replacing see other videos below.

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Step 1 : Remove the Negative connection on the car battery, from the factory this should be a 10 MM Nut. Loosen it and wiggle the terminal off. I suggest putting a Rag or some other non metallically item between the connection and battery to ensure it doesn't accidently touch.

Step 2 : In whatever form needed get the car in the air safely that will allow you to work under it, Car ramps or Jack with Jack stands and be sure to chock the wheels and put the parking brake on. I as seen in the video have a car lift so that is the lifting method I used.

Step 3 : With the use of a 10MM Socket and a ratchet or impact remove all of the 10 MM bolts holding the Belly Pan onto the vehicle. You will also need to remove the two plastic push pins on each side of the belly pan to remove it

Step 4 : With the Starter visible Use long Needle Nose pliers to remove the signal wire (should be Yellow) from the starter and tuck it out of the Way.

Step 5 : Using a 13 MM Socket on a Ratchet remove the TOP Nut off the starter that is holding down the Wire Terminal connection onto the starter. Once the nut is removed use the needle lose pliers to pull the Terminal off of the Starter.

Step 6: Using a 15 MM Ratchet and Socket reach behind the starter (its difficult I know) and align the socket and ratchet onto the back bolt. Loosen and remove the bolt. This took me 8 solid minutes to just get this bolt off. Do note you want to get this bolt off first otherwise if you remove the 14 MM visible bolt itll make the 15MM harder to remove due to the tension of the weight of the starter.

Step 7 : Remove the 14 MM visible bolt that holds the starter to the vehicle. I used a swivel and an extension so I could get more turns on the bolt to work it off.

Step 8 : With all of the Bolts removed and wiring off the Starter you can drop the Starter off the car. First pull it off of the Transmission housing and then the starter can be removed through the back part of the Axle Tube as seen in the video.

Step 9 : Compare the New and Old Starter to ensure it matches. Remove the Nut on the Terminal on the new starter where the Wire terminal will connect. Otherwise you will have to remove it after its on the car and thats more work !

Step 10 : With the confirmation the new starter matches the old and the Nut is removed on the stud slide the new starter onto the vehicle the same way the old one came out

Step 11 : I found it best to put the Wire Terminal on the stud before installing the bolts because the wiring was so tight. I used the long Needle Nose Pliers for this and once the wire was on it actually helped align the starter.

Step 12 : Install the 15 MM bolt on the back of the starter (has to be done with feel). Once that bolt is starter install the 14 MM bolt that is visible. Do not tighten any of the bolts until both are started and the starter is flush with the motor (lined up).

Step 13 : Personally I started to tighten the 14 MM bolt up with very little left and then by hand finger tightened the 15 MM back bolt until it was tight then used the ratchet to finish it off. As always that bolt took the longest. Once the Back 15 MM was tight I then finished tightening the 14 MM Bolt

Step 14 : Ensure the Terminal is fully seated on the Starter Stud. Install the Washer and Nut over the Stud using the new 13 MM Nut. Tighten until snug. Do not overtighten or you could break the stud.

Step 15 : Install the Signal wire (Yellow wire) over the Metal connection . If on hand I put some dielectric grease onto the connection to ensure it connects properly.

Step 16 : At this point the Starter should be fully installed, Both Starter Bolts Tightened and Electrical connections are connected

Step 17 : If you prefer before installing belly pan you can test the starter by attaching the Battery connection otherwise continue to step 18

Step 18 : Install the Belly pan with the removed 10 MM Bolts and 2 Plastic Push Pins

Step 19 : Lower the car off the ground and connect the negative Ground cable back to the battery and tighten the 10 MM Nut

Step 20 : Test the new starter , Do note since the battery was removed its possible the car will take a moment to read the KEY and allow the car to start.

Tools Used :
3/8 Ratchet
3/8 swivel
Extension
10 MM Socket
13 MM Socket
14 MM Socket
15MM Socket
Compound/Long Need nose pliers
Trim Removal tool

Part : DL5108S
Time to complete job : Just under 2 hours, Your time may differ due to me having a lift and an impact. (started at 8:30 AM and finished at 10:15 AM includes recording)