Removal and Replacement

This article updated by Service News, September 2006, S/M Fix: Starter Replacement, '02-06 RSX

Starter Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio, then write down the customer's radio station presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable.

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3. Remove the Intake Manifold.

4. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.




5. K20A3 engine: Disconnect the bolt securing the harness bracket.




6. K20A2, K20Z1 engines: Remove the front subframe damper.




7. K20A2, K20Z1 engines: Remove the bolt (A) securing the harness bracket, then remove the intake manifold brackets (B).




8. Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire (B) from the S terminal.

9. Remove the two bolts holding the starter, then remove the starter.

Installation

1. Install the two bolts holding the starter.




2. Connect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then connect the BLK/WHT wire (B) from the S terminal. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal is facing out.




3. K20A2, K20Z1 engines: Install the bolt (A) securing the harness bracket, then Install the intake manifold brackets (B).




4. K20A2,K20Z1 engines: Install the front subframe damper.




5. K20A3 engine: Connect the bolt securing the harness bracket.

6. Connect the knock sensor connector.

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7. Reinstall the Intake Manifold.

8. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.

9. Start the engine to make sure the starter operates properly.

10. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

11. Set the clock.

12. 2002-2004 models: Do the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) idle learn procedure.

13. Do the power window control unit reset procedure.