Starter -- Removal |
| 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 |
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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 |
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Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.
| 4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH |
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Remove the screw.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the finish panel end.
| 5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH |
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Remove the screw.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the finish panel end.
| 6. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE |
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the console box plate and then disconnect the connector.
| 7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY |
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the register.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| 8. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX |
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Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
Remove the console box and then disconnect the connector.
| 9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH |
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Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the rearmost position.
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.
Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
Operate the power seat switch knob and move the seat to the foremost position.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the seat track bracket cover rear inner and outer.
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Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.
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.
Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then remove the seat.
| 10. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER |
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Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.
Remove the 10 screws and under cover.
| 11. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY |
Remove the front floor brace center (Click here).
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (Click here).
Remove the front exhaust pipe (Click here).
| 12. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 nuts and cover.
| 13. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL |
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Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and duct seal.
| 14. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH |
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Remove the 3 clips and side cover.
| 15. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
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Remove the 2 bolts and ground cable.
Remove the bolt and engine wire bracket.
Disconnect the A/F sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) connector.
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Remove the 6 nuts, manifold and gasket.
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| 16. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the starter connector.
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Detach the terminal cap.
Remove the nut and disconnect the starter cable.
Remove the 2 bolts and starter.