This famous starter is starting to fail, it's time to replace it with a new one. Do not delay too long if you notice it, as when the starter fails you will no longer be able to start this Toyota Camry 5. You will find below a text in order to replace its starter and assimilate its action.change-starter-Toyota-Camry-5

What is the starter of my Toyota Camry 5 for?

The starter happens to be an electric motor within the engine of this Toyota Camry 5. The latter draws electricity from the battery to start, and gives the impulse to the engine to start. So, if you want to be sure that it is really a starter problem and not another problem, we recommend that you read the article on starting problems. Now that we've spotted the problem, let's get down to business.

How to change the starter on my Toyota Camry 5?

Before starting operations, check that you have the essential tools. In order to carry out such an operation you will need an integral toolbox, your jack, your wire brush but also a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

For this manipulation, the most important thing is to correctly memorize the positions, especially for the wires. Do not hesitate to locate them using a marker if necessary.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Toyota Camry 5.
  • If access to the starter from above is too difficult, do not hesitate to install the jack stands so that it can be reached from below.
  • Disconnect all power supplies that connect to the starter
  • Place a jack below the engine if the engine moves slightly.
  • Disassemble all the fixings and remember the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Set aside the mounting frame, since it is not necessarily sold with the brand new starter
  • Clean the pods that could be oxidized with a brush

Install the new starter

Now that we have memorized the technique, it will be more or less sufficient to perform the reverse process.

  • Compare the old starter motor on this Toyota Camry 5 with the new one to see if there are any differences in the mounting system, and this is not unusual.
  • Return the starter armature to its position
  • Place the new starter in its location
  • Make sure it sits perfectly in its base and screw
  • Reattach the wires to the starter
  • Reattach the negative terminal of this battery.

It is done. From now on, refitting a starter on this Toyota Camry 5 is no longer a mystery for you. Be careful on the road, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this little guide has made your task easier!