The starter is starting to weaken, which means it should be replaced. Do not wait too long if you feel it weakening, since when the starter is definitely broken you will no longer be able to launch this Toyota Avensis 2. Here is a tutorial to replace its starter and discover its action.
What is the starter of my Toyota Avensis 2 for?
The starter is an electric motor within the engine of this Toyota Avensis 2. It consumes electricity from the battery to run, and gives the impulse to the motor to start. In order to be sure that it is indeed a starter problem and not a battery problem, we suggest that you read the file on starting problems. Now that we have determined the concern, we can attack.
How to change the starter of my Toyota Avensis 2?
Before starting repairs, make sure you have the necessary equipment. For this manipulation you will need an entire toolbox, your jack, your wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
If you want to do this, what is essential is to correctly memorize the locations, for the cables for example. Feel free to stamp them if you are afraid of forgetting.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Toyota Avensis 2.
- If accessing the starter from above is a little too complex, we invite you to use the jack stands to be able to reach it from below.
- Disconnect all power supplies that connect to the starter
- Jack up the motor in case the jack wobbles slightly.
- Release each of the fixings and memorize the locations
- Remove the starter
- Recover the mounting bracket, since it is not necessarily supplied with the brand new starter
- Rub the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush
Attach new starter
Once we have visualized the manipulation, it will almost suffice to perform the procedure in the other direction.
- Compare the old starter motor of this Toyota Avensis 2 with the new one so as to discern if there are any variations in the mounting, something which happens from time to time.
- Reposition the starter support in its location
- Put the famous starter in place
- Make sure it is well on its support and screw
- Reconnect the wires to the starter
- Reattach the negative terminal of this battery.
That's it. Now mounting a starter on this Toyota Avensis 2 is not magic for you. Be careful on the road, and leave us a comment if this file has helped you!