Starter Installation Note

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NOTE:

If there is peeling on or damage to the insulator, attach a new insulator using the following procedure:
1. Peel off the insulator from the starter completely using a scraper.
  
  Fig 1: View Of Used Insulator Removal
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Degrease the insulator attachment area.
  
  Fig 2: View Of Clean Insulator Attachment Surface
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3. Attach a new insulator to the starter.
  
  Fig 3: View Of New Insulator Attached To Starter
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.