STARTER (for VALEO Made) REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER


    1. A003DQW

      Hold the rear of the cover and slowly raise it to detach the clip on the rear of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to detach the 3 clips on the front and side of the cover and remove the cover.

      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A003AXU

      Remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  5. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A00E78J

      Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

    2. Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the battery carrier, and then remove the battery clamp.

  6. REMOVE BATTERY

  7. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY

  8. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER


    1. A00E7A4

      Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and battery carrier.

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VACUUM TRANSMITTING HOSE ASSEMBLY


    1. A00E9Q2

      Disconnect the No. 2 vacuum transmitting hose from the intake manifold.

  10. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR HOSE


    1. A003DCT

      Loosen the 2 hose clamps.

    2. Remove the No. 3 air hose from the No. 2 air tube and diesel throttle body.

  11. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A00EALU

      Disconnect the starter connector.

    2. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.