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Removal And Installation

Starter Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the audio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Remove the left side engine compartment cover.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.
4. Remove the battery and the battery tray.




5. Remove the harness clamp (A).
6. Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal, then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire (C) from the S terminal.
7. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.

Installation




1. Install the starter, then install the harness clamp (A). Connect the starter cable (B) to B terminal and the BLK/WHT wire (C) to the S terminal. Make sure the crimped side of the starter cable ring terminal is facing out.
2. Install the battery tray and the battery.
3. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
4. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.
5. Reinstall the left side engine compartment cover.
6. Either the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the audio presets.
7. Set the clock.