MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L (2008)
Starter Motor: Removal and Replacement
STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
WARNING:
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Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
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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 side cover. (LH)
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the pipes still connected. Position the clutch release cylinder so that it is out of the way.(MT)
6. Remove the oil filter. (Vehicles with oil cooler)
7. Remove the oil cooler and oil filter adapter component with the water hoses still connected. Position the oil cooler and oil filter adapter component
so that it is out of the way. (Vehicles with oil cooler)
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Inspect the oil level. (Vehicles with oil cooler)
Starter Installation Note
NOTE: If there is peeling on or damage to the insulator, attach a new insulator using the following procedure:
