Section 8 (Starting System & Charging System (H4DO)): Starter: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamp
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron. (non-turbo model)

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body
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Remove the intercooler. (turbo model) < Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Disconnect the connector (B) and terminal (A) from starter.

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Connector And Terminal
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Remove the starter from transmission.
NOTE: For the AT model, a nut is used at (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Starter Mounting Nuts
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