Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the starter mounting upper bolt (A).
Starter mounting upper bolt:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Locating Starter Mounting Upper Bolt
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Lift the vehicle.
Remove the harness bracket mounting bolt (A).
Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector (B) and starter "ST" connector.
Disconnect the starter "B" terminal cable after loosening the tightening nut (C).

Fig 2: Disconnect Oil Pressure Switch & Starter Connectors
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Remove the starter mounting lower bolt (A).
Starter mounting lower bolt:

49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Starter Mounting Lower Bolt
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Remove the starter (A).

Fig 4: Removing Starter

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Fig 5: Starter

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