Section 95 (Starting/Charging Systems (H4SO)): Starter: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo model) Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT . Refer to AIR INTAKE BOOT .
Remove the intercooler. (turbo model) Refer to INTERCOOLER .
Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (A) from starter.

Fig 2: Identifying Starter Connector And Starter Terminal
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Remove the starter from transmission.

NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used in place (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Mounting Bolt (View 1 Of 2)

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