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

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the starter, and remove the terminal (B).

Fig 3: Locating Starter Terminal
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Remove the bolts or nuts securing the starter, and remove the starter from the transmission.
NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used at (a).

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Bolts And Nuts
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