Section 144 (Starting System & Charging System (H4DO)): Starter: Installation

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Install the starter to the transmission, and install the bolts or nuts securing the starter.
NOTE:
- For the MT model, a bolt is used at (a).
- Tighten the starter and bracket (b) together using the upper bolt securing the starter.
Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying Starter Bolt And Bracket
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Install the terminal (B) to the starter, and connect the connector (A).
Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Starter Terminal
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Install the air intake boot. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >