Mazda 3 Service Manual: Starter Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

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 battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Starter Installation Note

NOTE:

• If the insulator is peeling or damaged, attach a new insulator using the following procedure:

  

  
  

1. Peel off the insulator from the starter completely using a scraper.

2. Degrease the insulator attachment area.

3. Attach a new insulator to the starter.