Starter Removal and Installation: Installation

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Check the seals (A) if they are damaged, go to step 2. if they are not damaged, go to step 4.

Fig 1: Checking Seals For Damage
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Remove the seals, and clean the bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. Be careful not to wipe off the grease from the axis area (B). After cleaning. Keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the clean surface.
Install the starter (A), then install the harness clamps (B), and connect the B terminal (C) and BLK/ WHT wire (D). Make sure the crimped side of the B terminal is facing out.

Fig 2: Installing Starter
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Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
Start the engine to make sure the starter works property.
Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system.
Enter the customer's audio presets.
Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
Set the clock.