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Old 11-28-2006, 06:36 PM
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Default Maxima Starter Removal/Installation

Removal:

1: Disconnect negative battery terminal.

2: Remove intake assembly. (Remove everything up to the throttle body).

3: Detach harness protector that is above the starter and to the left of the battery.

4: Disconnect starter harness connecting the start solenoid to the power supply wire using a 12MM socket or open ended wrench.

5: Loosen upper 14MM bolt with a deep 14MM socket and 3/8” or 1/2" drive. Requires some force to be removed.

6: Loosen and remove lower 17MM bolt with deep 17MM socket or a 17MM socket and extension. This requires a lot of force to remove.

7: Pull starter away from engine at a slight downward and away angle. This requires some maneuvering to remove from the engine as there is little room to work with. Removal of the battery may help in this situation.

Installation:

1: Put start back in place using the reverse order of removal instructions. Be sure to finger tighten all bolts before tightening them down all the way!! Use the deep sockets to get the bolts started. Finger tighten 14MM, 17MM, and 12MM bolts. Tighten 12MM bolt connecting the power harness to ½ turn more than finger tight or per the required torque specification. The 14MM and 17MM bolts tighten with a large amount of force.

Step 2: Re-install harness protector.

Step 3: Re-install intake.

Step 4: Reconnect negative battery terminal.
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