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.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the procedure.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Starter Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Terminal B cable
2	Terminal S connector
3	Starter (See Starter Installation Note .)