Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid then disconnect the connector (B) from the S terminal.
Tightening torque:

9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Starter Cable & Connector
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Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter (A).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing Starter
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