Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the starter cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nut.

Fig 1: Starter Cover
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Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (A) from the S terminal.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Starter Cable From B Terminal On Solenoid
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Remove the starter mounting blots (A), then remove the starter (B).
Starter mounting bolt:

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

Fig 3: Removing Starter Mounting Blots
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