This famous starter is starting to weaken, which means that it should be replaced. You should not delay too long if you notice, because when the starter is permanently broken you will be unable to start your Nissan Leaf 2. You will find below a special file to change its starter and understand its activity.
What is the starter for my Nissan Leaf 2 used for?
A starter is an electric motor in the content of the engine of your Nissan Leaf 2. The latter consumes an electric power of the battery to be able to turn, and sends the impulse to the engine so that it starts. So to know that it is indeed a starter malfunction and not anything else, We advise you to discover the file on starting problems. Now that we have identified the malfunction, we can attack.
How to change the starter on my Nissan Leaf 2?
Before starting operations, check that you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out this operation you will need a whole toolbox, a jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
So, if you want to do this, the most useful will be to properly view the positions, especially the wires. You can stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of your Nissan Leaf 2.
- If accessing the starter from above is too complex, you are invited to use the jack stands so as to reach it from below.
- Disconnect all power supplies connecting to the starter
- Position your jack under the engine when the engine is rocking slightly.
- Remove all fasteners and retain the positions
- Remove the starter
- Set the mounting bracket aside, since it will not always be sold with the new starter.
- Clean the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that we have memorized the technique, it is almost enough to do the opposite maneuver.
- Put the old starter of your Nissan Leaf 2 in parallel with the new one to discern if there are some variations in the mounting system, which is not uncommon to see.
- Reposition the starter support in its position
- Place the new starter in its location
- Check that it is correctly in its base and screw
- Reattach the wires to the starter
- Reattach the negative terminal of this battery.
Its good. Now reassembling a starter on your Nissan Leaf 2 has no secrets for your eyes. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this file helped you!