Your starter is starting to get finicky, now is the time to replace it. Do not leave it lying around when you notice it, because when the starter get stranded, it will be too late to launch your Nissan Leaf. Here is a little guide on how to change your starter and find out how it works.change-starter-Nissan-Leaf

What is the starter motor on my Nissan Leaf used for?

The starter happens to be an electric motor within the engine of your Nissan Leaf. It extracts electricity from the battery in order to start, and gives the impetus to the engine to start. Thus, if you wish to verify that it is a starter malfunction and not a battery problem, we invite you to consult the article on starting problems. Now that we have identified the dysfunction, it is time to get to the heart of the matter.

How do I change the starter on my Nissan Leaf?

Before starting work, check that you have the necessary tools. In order to carry out such a manipulation you will necessarily need an integral toolbox, a jack, your wire brush and two candles.

Remove the old starter

If you want to do this, the most important thing will be to really visualize the positions, especially for the cables. We invite you to locate them using a marker if necessary.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of your Nissan Leaf battery.
  • If it happens that accessing the starter from above is too complicated, we invite you to use the jack stands to be able to get there from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
  • Place your jack below the motor in case the motor wobbles slightly.
  • Remove each of the fasteners and retain the positions
  • Disassemble the starter
  • Keep the mounting bracket, since it will not necessarily be supplied with the new starter
  • Rub the pods which will sometimes be oxidized with a brush

Install the new starter

Now that we have retained the manipulation, it will be more or less sufficient to do the manipulation in the other direction.

  • Compare the old starter on your Nissan Leaf with the new one to see if there are any differences in the mounting system, and this is not unusual.
  • Return the starter support to its position
  • Install the new starter
  • Check that it is well in its support and screw
  • Connect the power supplies to the starter
  • Replace the negative terminal of your battery.

Here is. Today, fitting a starter on your Nissan Leaf is not magic for you. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!