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Removal and Replacement




Starter Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.

2. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

3. Remove the battery base.

4. Remove the air intake duct splash separator.

5. Remove the harness clamp (A).

M/T model





A/T model





6. Disconnect the positive starter cable (B) and the S terminal connector (C).

7. A/T model: Remove the lower radiator hose bracket (D) and the dipstick (E).

8. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.

Installation

1. Install the starter, then tighten the bolts (A).

NOTE: Always use a new gasket (A/T model).

M/T model





A/T model





2. A/T model: Install the lower radiator hose bracket (B) and the dipstick (C).

3. Connect the positive starter cable (D) and the S terminal connector (E). Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you connect it.

4. Install the harness clamp (F).

5. Install the air intake duct splash separator.

6. Install the battery base.

7. Do the battery installation procedure Removal and Replacement.

8. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.

9. Install the engine compartment covers Service and Repair.

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