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Starting System: Removal & Installation Mazda CX-7 I facelift

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STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC]

WARNINGRemove 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.

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  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC]»(ref-343783-S22929626792009101500000) ).
  2. Remove the charge air cooler duct, air cleaner and fresh air duct component, and air hose. (See «INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC]»(ref-343780-S31334616152009101500000) ).
  3. Remove the under cover.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Heater Pipe Removal Note

  1. Remove the heater pipe with the water hoses still connected. Position the heater pipe so that it is out of the way.

Starter Removal Note

  1. Remove the starter from above the engine compartment.

Starter Installation Note

Note. If there is peeling or damage to the insulator, attach a new insulator using the following procedure

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Scheme 19: Starter Installation Note

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  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.