Removal [06/2018 - 08/2021]: 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.
REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021]
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [06/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [10/2019 - 08/2021]
REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [06/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [10/2019 - 08/2021]
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [06/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [10/2019 - 08/2021]
REMOVE ECM
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [06/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2019 - 08/2021]
REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 [06/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 [10/2019 - 08/2021]

REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the starter assembly connector.

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Open the terminal cap.
Remove the nut and disconnect the engine wire from the terminal 30.

Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.