2004 Ski-Doo Elite Factory Service Manual, Page 259Get this manual
Section 07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Subsection 03 (ELECTRIC STARTER)
REMOVAL
WARNING
Short circuiting electric starter is always danger, therefore disconnect the battery ground cable before carrying out any kind of maintenance on starting systemDo not place tools on batteryNOTE: For starter drive ass'y servicing, refer to PTO HOUSINGDisconnect BLACK cable ground connection from battery
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WARNING
Always disconnect ground cable first and reconnect lastDisconnect RED cable connection from batteryRemove the mufflerRefer to EXHAUST SYSTEMRemove the heat shieldDisconnect red cable from starterRemove retaining screws no1 from starterPull starter no3 out