Starter Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING:

Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
When the battery terminals 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 terminal before performing the following operation.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the following parts as a single unit: (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Air hose
- Air cleaner cover
- Air cleaner element
- Air cleaner case
- Fresh-air duct
- Resonance chamber
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Starter Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PART DESCRIPTION

1	Terminal B cable
2	Terminal S connector
3	Starter (See STARTER INSTALLATION NOTE .)