Removal and Replacement

Starter Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Do the battery removal procedure.

2. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

3. Remove the intake air duct.

4. Disconnect the positive starter cable (A) and the S terminal connector (B) from the starter S terminal, and remove the upper radiator hose bracket (C).





5. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter (D).

Installation

1. Install the starter (A), then tighten the bolts.





2. Install the upper radiator hose bracket (B), and connect the S terminal connector (C) and the positive starter cable (D) to the starter. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the starter when you connect it.

3. Install the intake air duct.

4. Install the air cleaner Service and Repair.

5. Do the battery installation procedure.

6. Turn the IMA battery module switch OFF.

7. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.

8. Turn the IMA battery module switch ON.

9. If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) displays no segments, start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 rpm and 4,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the BAT displays at least three segments.