Starter Removal and Installation: Removal

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the positive starter cable (A) and the BLK/WHT harness connector (B) from the S terminal, then remove the heater hose bracket (C).

Fig 1: Positive Starter Cable, Harness Connector And Heater Hose Bracket With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the two bolts securing the starter, then remove the starter.