Section 76 (Starting System & Charging System (H4DO)): Starter: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron. (non-turbo model)

Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
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Remove the intercooler. (turbo model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Disconnect the connector (B) and terminal (A) from starter.

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Connector And Terminal
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Remove the starter from transmission.
NOTE: For the AT model, a nut is used at (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Starter Nuts
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