Starting System (Service Information): Starter: Removal: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP
1. Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Battery Clamp And Bolt And Nut
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2. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.
3. Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the front battery bracket, and then remove the battery clamp.
REMOVE BATTERY INSULATOR
REMOVE BATTERY
REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front battery carrier.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying The Battery Tray Bolts
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REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the starter connector.
  
  Fig 3: View Of Starter Connector And Starter Wire Nut
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2. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.
  
  Fig 4: View Of Starter Bolts
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