Removal & Installation: Starter: Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet tube and fresh air hose. On DOHC models, resonator has to be lifted upward for disengagement from engine service support bracket.
On all models, remove upper starter retaining bolt using access hole provided next to intake manifold support bracket.
NOTE: Upper starter retaining bolt is difficult to access from under vehicle. It may be necessary to remove intake manifold support bracket for additional clearance.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter shield pin by pulling on it with pliers. Lift upward on shield to release from starter solenoid. Disconnect starter electrical connectors and lay wires aside.
Remove lower starter retaining bolt. Remove rear starter support bracket retaining bolt. Rotate starter until starter bracket misses axle shaft support bracket boss. See Figure. Pull starter rearward, toward left side of vehicle and remove starter.