Starter, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Disconnect the ground cable to the Battery -A- when the ignition is switched off. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 2.0L , AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 3.6L .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Pry up the cap -2-.

-- Remove the nut -3- and terminal 30/B+.

-- Remove the nut -2- for the bracket -1- on the upper bolt from the Starter -B-.

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-- Remove the nut -4- and remove the wiring harness bracket -2-.

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CAUTION:

The wires remain connected.

-- Remove the Starter -B- -1- bolts -3- and -5-.

-- Remove the Starter -B- -1- downward.