Starter, Removing And Installing [CFSA]: Removing
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-- With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the transmission. .
-- Disconnect the connector -3- by sliding the retainer -2- back and pressing the release down.
-- Using an extension with an open-end wrench -4-, disconnect the electrical wire -1- from the starter.
-- Remove the starter -5-.