Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the engine room under cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")

3. Remove the starter cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nut.
   Fig 1: Locating Starter Cover

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4. Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (A) from the S terminal.
   Fig 2: Locating Starter Cable And Connector

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5. 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 Ib-ft)

Fig 3: Locating Starter And Mounting Blots

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