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STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

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2016 – MX-5 – Engine

STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

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. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Remove the front crossmember under cover. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the bolts shown in the figure and set the oil pipes aside. (AT) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)

4. Remove the bolts shown in the figure and disconnect the clutch release cylinder with the pipe connected. (MT)

5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure and set the ground aside.

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1

Terminal B cable

2

Terminal S connector

3

Starter

(See Starter Installation Note (AT).)

Starter Installation Note (AT)

CAUTION:

  • Do not overlap the starter with the end plate (area A shown in figure) when installing. If the starter is not correctly installed, the nut installed to the drive plate may contact the end plate causing abnormal noise.

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