Section 13 (Starting/Charging Systems (H4SO)): Starter: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove air cleaner case. (Non-Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , AIR CLEANER CASE. >
Remove intercooler. (Turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , INTERCOOLER . >
Remove air cleaner case stay.
- MT vehicles
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Stay - MT Vehicles
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- AT vehicles
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Case Stay - AT Vehicles
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Disconnect connector and terminal from starter.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Starter
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Remove starter from transmission.