Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Removal

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DO)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
   NOTE: This procedure is necessary to use the torque wrench during the installation.
3. Disconnect the ground terminal.
   CAUTION: In order to prevent damaging the ground terminal, fix the ground terminal when loosing the bolt, and avoid the part from rotating together while loosening the bolt.

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4. Remove the bolt together with the cable stay.

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5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the collector cover. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>REMOVAL .
7. Remove the connector (A) and connector (B).
8. Remove the clip (C) and clip (D) securing the bulkhead wiring harness, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with work.

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9. Disconnect the connector (A) and terminal B (B).

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10. Remove the bolt securing the bracket to the engine rear hanger, and place the battery cable assembly aside so that it does not interfere with the work.

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11. Remove the starter.

NOTE: Remove from the upper side of the vehicle.

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