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Starter Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the battery base (see step 7 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  4. Remove the air intake duct splash separator (see step 4 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove the harness clamp (A).

    M/T model 

    Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clamp, Starter Cable And Connector Of M/T Model
    G08068535Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 2: Identifying Harness Clamp, Starter Cable, Hose Bracket, Dipstick And Connector Of A/T Model
    G08068536Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.