Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the battery negative cable
Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to "ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the under cover. (Refer to "ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ")
Tightening torque
Remove the starter cover (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Cover
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Disconnect the starter connector (A) and cable (B) from the 'B' terminal.

Fig 2: Identifying Starter Connector & Cable
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Set a jack to the oil pan.
CAUTION: Insert a rubber block between jack and oil pan to prevent oil pan damage.
Loosen the engine mounting nut (A).
Tightening torque:

63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Mounting Nut
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NOTE: Lift up the engine assembly slightly by using a jack to get access to the side of engine.
Remove the RH engine support bracket (A).
Remove the starter (B).
Tightening torque:

Support bracket bolt: 63.7 ~ 83.4 N.m (6.5 ~ 8.5 kgf.m, 47.0 ~ 61.5 lb-ft)

Starter bolt: 49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Starter nut: 42.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 31.2 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying RH Engine Support Bracket & Starter
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