Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT .
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the engine protective shield.
- Remove the transmission cover bolt.
- Remove the starter bolts. See Fig 1.
- Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
- Remove the starter lead nut.
- Remove the starter lead from the starter.
- Remove the positive cable nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter.
- Place the starter on a workbench.
- Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
- Remove the starter heat shield. See Fig 2.