STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3]

Warning

• When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cable before performing the following operation.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3].)

3. Remove the air cleaner. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L8, LF, L3].)

4. Remove the under cover.

5. Remove the oil filter and oil cooler component with the water hoses still connected. Position the oil filter and oil cooler component so that it is out of the way. (4WD)

6. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the pipes still connected. (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R].)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R].)

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Inspect the engine oil level. (4WD) (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [L8, LF, L3].)

Starter Installation Note

Note

• If there is peeling on or damage to the insulator, attach a new insulator using the following procedure:

1. Peel off the insulator from the starter completely using a scraper.

2. Degrease the insulator attachment area.

3. Attach a new insulator to the starter.