Starter - 2.5L gasoline engine and automatic transmission, removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission, Removing And Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Removing:

Fig 2: Removing Engine Cover

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Fig 3: MAF Sensor Electrical Connection, Spring Clamp And Air Hose At MAF

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Disconnect electrical connection - 1 - from Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor.
Loosen spring clamp - 2 - using pliers VAS 5024 and remove intake air hose from MAF

Fig 4: Sliding Protective Cap From Starter Solenoid

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Fig 5: Starter Solenoid Terminal 30 And 50

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Disconnect electrical connections at starter solenoid terminal 30 - 1 - and terminal 50 - 2 -.
Remove lower engine compartment noise insulation → 50 BODY FRONT

Fig 6: Lower Starter Bolt Nut And Harness Retainer

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Fig 7: Lower Starter Bolt

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Fig 8: Upper Starter Bolt Nut And Harness Retainer

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Fig 9: Upper Starter Bolt

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Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Tighten all fasteners according to value in table → Starter, tightening torques .