Starting System & Charging System (Except STI): Starter: Removal

Remove the collector cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Collector Cover.>
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
Remove the intercooler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler.>
Disconnect the connector (A) and terminal (B) from starter.

Fig 1: Locating Starter Connector And Terminal
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the nut at the bottom of the starter.
NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used to the location (A).

Fig 2: Locating Starter Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the bolt at the top of the starter and remove the starter from the transmission.

Fig 3: Locating Starter Bolt
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