Starting System & Charging System (H4DO): Starter: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamp
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move the air intake boot to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot
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Disconnect the connector (B) and terminal (A) from starter.

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Connector And Terminal
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the lower nut (A) from the starter.
NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used to the location (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Starter Lower Nut (MT Model)
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the upper bolt from the starter and remove the starter from the transmission.

Fig 6: Locating Starter Upper Bolt
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