Starting System: Starter: Replacement

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Hose And Air Cleaner Upper Cover
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Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Element And Air Cleaner Lower Cover
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Remove the shift cable and bracket (M/T).

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Control Cable
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Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal (B) on the solenoid (C), then disconnect the connector (D) from the S terminal (E).

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Cable, Terminal & Solenoid
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Remove the 2 bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
Connect battery negative cable to battery.