2006 GM Montana: How to replace Starter Solenoid?

When the ignition is turned ON,just a one click noise is head and nothing else.

First test the battery voltage.If its proper 12 volts,then try jump start.If the same Click is heard and nothing else then yes its starter related.


The 1-click per ignition cycle is the classic sign of a faulty Starter Solenoid.
On 06 Montana, the solenoid is mounted to the side of the starter motor, and is most commonly replaced as a starter assembly (the new starter comes with a new solenoid).
Before replacing the starter unit.Try this procedure:---------
There is an old trick that will sometimes make the car start. Have someone lightly tap on the solenoid while another person is cranking the ignition. Just give a quick double check to the connections at the solenoid, looking for any loose, broken or damaged wires. If the visual inspection checks ok, replace the starter. (The 3.5L engine is shown in the image below.

The Part Location diagram is as follows:---------



This details will help.
Thanks.

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Starter Replace for Buick & Pontiac Montana?

PLEASE NOTE:--The Procedure is Similar for Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana, Saturn Relay, Buick Terraza car models.

Starter

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION details are as follows:----

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Radiator air baffle, for clearance if necessary

   Flywheel inspection cover bolts

   Flywheel inspection cover

   Electrical connections from the starter motor

   Starter motor mounting bolts

   Starter motor

 

Fig. Showing the starter motor location and electrical connections

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   NOTE

   Before installing the starter motor to the engine, tighten the nut next to the cap on the solenoid BAT terminal. If this terminal is not tight in the solenoid cap, the cap may be damaged during installation of electrical connections and cause the starter motor to fail later.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Starter motor

   Starter motor mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm)

   Electrical connection to the battery terminal on the solenoid and tighten the battery terminal nut to 13 ft. lbs. (17 Nm)

   Electrical connections to the S terminal on the solenoid and tighten solenoid S terminal nut to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm)

   Flywheel inspection cover

   Flywheel inspection cover bolts

   Radiator air baffle, if removed
2. Connect the negative battery cable

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