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Starter Removal/Installation

WARNING:
  • Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
  • When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the following operation.
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  3. Remove the side cover. (LH)
  4. Remove the under cover. (MT) (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the pipes still connected. Position the clutch release cylinder so that it is out of the way. (MT) (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1 .
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: View Of Starter Removal Order And Components With Torque Specifications
    G04318032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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