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Needed: metric sockets ranging from 19mm down to 12mm (one 17mm deep-well) and an extension arm may help provide leverage on the top starter bolt.

1. Remove lower engine compartment shield.
2. Remove battery cover, disconnect and *remove* battery, remove battery seat on the battery shelf - you should be able to see down toward the transmission.
3. Remove top and bottom of air intake box, rubber intake hose, throttle body (may be optional).
4. Disconnect starter positive lead and black solenoid wire.
5. Use 19mm socket, possibly with breaker bar or handle extension to loosen the top, rear-facing bolt for the starter (it's on the edge of the tranny bell-housing).
6. Underneath the car, passenger side, use a 17mm deep-well socket to loosen lower, front side nut which secures the starter. Make sure you hold on to the starter--it's heavy! I think you'll need a 16mm wrench to hold the bolt on the other end to keep it from spinning.
7. Remove starter, save nuts, bolts, etc. Note connection points.
8. Install new starter in position, slip the lower bolt thru it's mounting hole, then scoot over to the top side and hold the starter in position while you tighten the top bolt.
9. tighten the lower starter mounting nut.
10. Re-attach wires to the solenoid.
11. Re-install battery, attach wires.
12. Re-assemble throttle body, rubber intake hose, airbox, etc.
13. Re-install lower engine compartment shield.
14. Wash hands, then start 'er up!