Starter Removal and Installation: Removal

Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Remove the coolant reservoir.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Reservoir & Bolt
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Remove the intake manifold (see REMOVAL ).
Remove the dipstick, then remove the dipstick tube (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Dipstick Tube & Oil Pressure Switch Connector
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Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (B).
Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal and disconnect the connector (B) from the S terminal.

Fig 3: Identifying Starter Cable & Connector
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Remove the two bolts securing the starter, then remove the starter from under the vehicle.