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Starter Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:
  • Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
  • 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 negative battery cable before performing the following operation.
  1. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] .)
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    AT 

    Fig 1: Starter Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (AT)
    G05984871Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.