STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo]

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Warning

•  Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.

•  When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the following operation.

1.  Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

2.  Remove the charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component, and air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

3.  Remove the under cover.

4.  Set the clutch release cylinder out of the way (MTX). (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26MX-R].)

5.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1	Wiring harness and wiring harness bracket
2	Heater pipe (See Heater Pipe Removal Note.)
3	Terminal B cable
4	Terminal S connector
5	Starter (See Starter Removal Note.) (See Starter Installation Note.)

Heater Pipe Removal Note

1.  Remove the heater pipe with the water hoses still connected. Position the heater pipe so that it is out of the way.

Starter Removal Note

1.  Remove the starter from above the engine compartment.

Starter Installation Note

Note

•  If there is peeling on or damage to the insulator, attach a new insulator using the following procedure:

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1.  Peel off the insulator from the starter completely using a scraper.

2.  Degrease the insulator attachment area.

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3.  Attach a new insulator to the starter.

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