STARTER > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


B111912

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

    HINT:
    Tape the clip remover tip before use.



3. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY


B110191

  1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.



    B111908E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.



4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH


B105637E06

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the finish panel end.



5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


B105636E09

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the finish panel end.



6. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE


B105638E06

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the console box plate and then disconnect the connector.



7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY


B105635E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the register.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.



8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX


B106268

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

  1. Remove the console box and then disconnect the connector.



9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH


B105920E01

  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the seat track bracket cover front inner and outer.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.

  1. Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.



    B105921E01

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the seat track bracket cover rear inner and outer.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

  1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    CAUTION:
    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  1. Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then remove the seat.



10. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


B107493

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

  1. Remove the 10 screws and under cover.



11. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the front floor brace center (Click here).

  1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (Click here).

  1. Remove the front exhaust pipe (Click here).



12. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and cover.



13. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


B106147

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and duct seal.



14. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


A105934E01

  1. Remove the 3 clips and side cover.



15. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


A106410

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and ground cable.

  1. Remove the bolt and engine wire bracket.



    A105951

  1. Disconnect the A/F sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connector.



    A096590E04

  1. Remove the 6 nuts, manifold and gasket.



16. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    A094953E03

  1. Disconnect the starter connector.

  1. Detach the terminal cap.

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter cable.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.