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Removal and Replacement




Starter Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Do the battery removal procedure Removal and Replacement.

2. Remove the battery base.

3. Remove the splash separator and the intake air ducts:

- J35Z2 engine
- J35Z3 engine

4. Remove the harness clamp (A).

M/T





A/T





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

6. A/T: Remove the upper radiator hose bracket (D) and the dipstick (E).

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

Installation

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

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

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A/T





2. A/T: Install the upper 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 splash separator and the intake air ducts:

- J35Z2 engine
- J35Z3 engine

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.

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