Purpose, Function
The starter rotates the crankshaft via the ring gear and it serves as a trigger to start the engine.
Construction
The starter is installed to the rear part of the engine on the left side.

The starter is a coaxial reduction type which can obtain high torque.

Operation
For starter cut-off control details, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Starter Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Starting System [Skyactiv G 2.0]Upper Cowl Side Reinforcement Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 13 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 8 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When a drill the 8 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure, the through
hole is not made in consideration of ...
Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.1 in}
Looseness, Exces ...
Audio Control Switch Operation
When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering
wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions,
the switches will be inoperable.
• When the ignition is switched off.
• When the power button on the audio uni ...