Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
Remove the starter mounting upper bolt (A).
Tighting torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Lift the vehicle.
Remove the engine room under cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (B) from the S terminal.
Remove the starter mounting lower bolt (A).
Tighting torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Remove the starter (A).
Do not disassemble the ISG starter. If it seems to be the problem of starter, inspect the 'starter circuit', 'starter solenoid test' and 'free running test' first(refer the troubleshooting in this group), and then replace the starter assembly.