Starter Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.