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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: When carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware that the heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure the protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
  4. Remove the nuts and position the starter solenoid cables aside.
    • To install, tighten the large nut to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the small nut to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  5. Remove the bolts and the starter motor.
    • To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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