1. Component views
Starter motor
Part name
- Starter motor
- Rear plate
- Bolt
Tightening torque
3: 97 N・m { 9.9 kgf・m / 72 lb・ft }
2. Preliminary and post procedures
1. Preliminary procedures
1) Open the engine hood.
2) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.
Caution
- After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
- If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
- If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.
3. Oil level gauge guide tube removal
1) Remove the oil level gauge from the oil level gauge guide tube.
2) Remove the oil level gauge guide tube from the crankcase.
Caution
- Do not reuse the O-ring.
4. Starter motor removal
1) Disconnect the earth cable from the starter motor.
2) Remove the starter motor from the rear plate.