Removal [10/2016 - ]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2016 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2020 - ]
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [10/2016 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [09/2020 - ]

REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the starter assembly connector.

Open the terminal cap.

Remove the nut and disconnect terminal 30.

Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.