# Starter mounting bolts (2003–2004)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/starter-mounting-bolts-2003-2004/

Applicability: NB 2003–2004 (BP-Z3)

Confidence: fsm

32–44 ft·lb / 44–60 N·m

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

```json
{
  "id": "starter-mounting-bolts-2003-2004",
  "name": "Starter mounting bolts (2003–2004)",
  "aliases": [
    "starter motor"
  ],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2003,
        2004
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "kind": "torque",
  "torque": {
    "nm": [
      44,
      60
    ],
    "kgfm": [
      4.4,
      6.2
    ],
    "ftlb": [
      32,
      44
    ]
  },
  "procedure": {
    "sequence": "Temporarily tighten bolt A, tighten bolts B and C, then tighten bolt A.",
    "notes": "The 38–51 N·m callout in the transmission installation procedure is for the differential mounting spacer. The separate 2005 starter procedure also prints 38–51 N·m; retain the year-specific distinction."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2003",
      "page": "PDF p. 797",
      "as_printed": "44—60 N·m {4.4—6.2 kgf·m, 32—44 ft·lbf}",
      "torque": {
        "nm": [
          44,
          60
        ],
        "kgfm": [
          4.4,
          6.2
        ],
        "ftlb": [
          32,
          44
        ]
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    },
    {
      "source": "fsm-2004",
      "page": "PDF p. 826",
      "as_printed": "44—60 N·m {4.4—6.2 kgf·m, 32—44 ft·lbf}",
      "torque": {
        "nm": [
          44,
          60
        ],
        "kgfm": [
          4.4,
          6.2
        ],
        "ftlb": [
          32,
          44
        ]
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2004",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2004,
              2004
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [
    "battery-starter"
  ],
  "system": "ignition-electrical",
  "component": "starter",
  "componentName": "Starter",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/starter-mounting-bolts-2003-2004/"
}
```