Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
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- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition 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 [11/2016 - ]
- 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 [11/2016 - ]
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE SEAL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 28
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the starter assembly connector.
- Open the terminal cap.
- Remove the nut and disconnect terminal 30.
- Type A:
- Remove the 2 bolts and starter assembly.
- Type B:
- Remove the 2 nuts and the starter assembly.
- Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts from the automatic transaxle assembly.
- Disconnect the starter assembly connector.