Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Remove the starter cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nut.
Starter cover mounting nut :

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 Ib.ft)

Fig 1: Locating Starter Cover Nuts (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Locating Starter Cover Nut (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (A) from the S terminal.
Remove the starter mounting bolts.
Starter mounting bolt :

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

Fig 3: Locating Starter Cables & Bolts
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Remove the starter (A).

Fig 4: Remove Starter

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