Section 184 (Starting System (2GR-FE)): Starter: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the battery clamp.
- REMOVE BATTERY INSULATOR
- REMOVE BATTERY
- REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
- REMOVE FRONT BATTERY CARRIER
- Disconnect the 2 clamps of the engine wire.
- Remove the 4 bolts and front battery carrier.
- REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT
- Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.
- REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the starter connector.
- Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.
- Remove the 2 bolts and starter.