Engine Starting System & Charging System: Starter: Installation

CAUTION:

When replacing the starter, be sure to perform [Start count clearing] after the service. Ref. to AUTO START STOP (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .
When replacing the starter, be sure to replace the fuel pump relay at the same time. Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>FUSE AND RELAY>LOCATION .

Install the starter.

Install the starter and cable stay.

Tightening torque:

50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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Connect the terminal B.
CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

Tightening torque:

T1: 11 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.1 ft-lb)
Connect the ground terminal.
CAUTION: As residual anti-rust grease or dirt on the threads (bolts and nuts), terminals and seating surfaces may cause overtorque, clean and degrease them.

Tightening torque:

T2: 14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)
Connect the connector.

Fig 1: Ground Terminal Bolt With Torque Specification
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After connecting the terminal B, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.

CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

Preparation items :

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(A)	Grease application area

After connecting the ground terminal, apply a thin coat of anti-rust grease to the terminal section.

CAUTION: This procedure is required to prevent rust and suppress sulfation.

Preparation items :

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(A)	Grease application area

Install the front wheel LH. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .