Starter Removal and Installation: Removal

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
M/T model: Remove the clutch hose bracket bolts (A) and nut (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Hose Bracket Bolts And Nut (M/T Model)
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CVT model: Disconnect the solenoid wire harness connector (A) and the CVT input shaft (drive pulley) speed sensor connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Hose Bracket Bolts And Nut (CVT Model)
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Disconnect the positive starter cable (A) and the harness connector (B) from the S terminal, then remove the heater hose bracket (C) and the harness clamps (D).
M/T model

Fig 3: Identifying Positive Starter Cable, Harness Connector, Heater Hose Bracket And Harness Clamps (M/T Model)
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CVT model

Fig 4: Identifying Positive Starter Cable, Harness Connector, Heater Hose Bracket And Harness Clamps (CVT Model)
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Remove the two bolts securing the starter, then remove the starter.