Removal [03/2017 - 05/2023]: 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 [03/2017 - 05/2023]
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [03/2017 - 01/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [01/2021 - 05/2023]
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 [03/2017 - 04/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [04/2020 - 05/2023]
REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 05/2023]

REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR

Remove the 3 bolts and No. 3 exhaust manifold heat insulator.

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REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the starter assembly connector.

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*1	Terminal Cover
*a	Connector
*b	Nut A
*c	Nut B

Open the terminal cover.
Remove the nut A to disconnect the starter wire.
Remove the nut B and terminal cover.

Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.

REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

Remove the flywheel housing side cover as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction