Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
   Fig 1: Locating Clip From Air Intake Boot

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3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
   Fig 2: Removing Air Intake Boot

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4. Remove the front wheel LH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>Tire and Wheel>REMOVAL .
5. Disconnect the connector, terminal B and ground terminal.
   CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the ground terminal, fix the ground terminal when loosing the bolt, and avoid the part from rotating together while loosening the bolt.
   Fig 3: Locating Connector, Terminal B And Ground Terminal

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6. Remove the cable stay and starter.
   NOTE: For the MT model, a bolt is used in the lower side of the starter.

Fig 4: Removing Cable Stay And Starter

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