Removal Procedure
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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- Remove the heat shield (2) from the starter.
- Remove the left catalytic cylinder head nuts and reposition catalytic converter away from cylinder head.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
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- Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the engine harness connector (2), from the starter solenoid (3).
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- Remove the starter motor bolts (1).
- Remove the starter motor (2).