The starter is starting to get finicky, so it's time to replace it with a new one. Do not let it hang out when you feel it weakening, since if the starter No longer works you will no longer be able to launch this Kia Sorento 2. Here is a special file in order to change its starter and find out how it works.
What is the starter motor of my Kia Sorento 2 used for?
The starter turns out to be an electric motor in the contents of the engine of this Kia Sorento 2. The latter extracts an electric power from the battery to be able to launch, and launches the impulse to the motor so that it starts. In order to know that it is indeed a starter problem and not a battery problem, we advise you to read the file on starting problems. Now that you've spotted the problem, let's get down to business.
How to change the starter of my Kia Sorento 2?
Before starting operations, make sure you have the necessary tools. If you want to perform such a procedure you are going to need a whole toolbox, your jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.
Remove the old starter
If you want to perform this action, what is essential is to properly memorize the positions, cables for example. Feel free to stamp them if that helps.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Kia Sorento 2.
- If it happens that the access to the starter from the top is a little too difficult, we invite you to install the jack stands so as to achieve it more easily.
- Disconnect all of the power supplies connecting to the starter
- Jack up the engine in case the jack wobbles slightly.
- Remove each of the fixings and remember the positions
- Disassemble the starter
- Recover the fixing frame, as it will not necessarily be supplied with the brand new starter
- Clean the pods which can be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that you have learned the technique, it is almost enough to do the reverse maneuver.
- Put in parallel the old starter of this Kia Sorento 2 and the brand new one in order to see if there are any mounting dissimilarities, something which happens from time to time.
- Reposition the starter armature in its position
- Mount the famous starter
- Make sure it sits properly in its base and screw
- Reattach the cables to the starter
- Reattach the negative battery terminal.
Here is. Today, reassembling a starter on this Kia Sorento 2 is no magic for your eyes. Have a good trip, and leave us a comment if this little tutorial has made your task easier!