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Section 16 (Engine Starting System & Charging System): Starter: Installation

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  1. Install the starter together with the cable stay (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

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  2. Connect the connector (A) and terminal B (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    11 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.1 ft-lb)

  3. Connect the ground terminal (C).

    Tightening torque: 

    14 N.m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb)

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  4. Install the nut or bolt on the lower side of the starter.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

    • CVT model
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    • MT model
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  5. Install the CVTF cooler pipe. (Model with CVTF cooler (air cool))

    Tightening torque: 

    16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)

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  6. Install the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>INSTALLATION>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
  7. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>INSTALLATION .
  8. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NO: TE>BATTERY .