Removal and Replacement

Starting Motor Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove air cleaner outlet hose.
4. Disconnect magnetic switch lead wire (1) and starting motor cable (2) from starting motor.
5. Remove starting motor mounting bolts (3).
6. Remove starting motor (4).

Installation
Reverse removal procedure, noting the following points.
- Tighten starting motor mounting bolts (3) and starting motor cable nut (5) to specified torques.

Tightening torque
Starting motor cable nut (a): 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.5 lbf-ft)
Starting motor mounting bolt (b): 45 N.m (4.6 kg-m, 33.5 lbf-ft)