This famous starter is starting to weaken, it's time to change it. Do not leave it lying around when you notice it, because when the starter don't work anymore it will be too late to start this Toyota Highlander. Here is a text to change its starter and understand its principle.change-starter-Toyota Highlander

What is the starter of my Toyota Highlander for?

A starter turns out to be an electric motor inside the engine of this Toyota Highlander. This is because it extracts electrical power from the battery to be able to turn, and sends the impulse to the motor to start. To make sure that it is a starter malfunction and not another problem, we suggest you read our text on starting problems. Now that we've identified the malfunction, let's get down to business.

How to change the starter of my Toyota Highlander?

Before starting repairs, make sure you have the necessary tools. If you wish to carry out such an operation you will necessarily need a whole toolbox, your jack, your wire brush as well as a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

So, if you want to do this procedure, the most important thing is to memorize the positions, cables for example. We invite you to stamp them if necessary.

  • Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Toyota Highlander.
  • In case accessing the starter from the top is a little too difficult, do not hesitate to use the jack stands so as to reach it from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies going to the starter
  • Set up your jack under the engine in case Set up wobbles slightly.
  • Remove all fasteners and retain the positions
  • Remove the starter
  • Keep the mounting base, since it is not necessarily sold with the brand new starter
  • Rub the pods which will sometimes be oxidized with a brush

Attach new starter

Once we have retained the manipulation, it is approximately sufficient to carry out the operation in the other direction.

  • Put the old starter of this Toyota Highlander in parallel with the brand new one to see if there are variations in the mounting system, what can happen.
  • Reposition the starter base in its place
  • Install the brand new starter
  • Check that it is in its guide and screw
  • Reconnect the power supplies to the starter
  • Replace the negative battery terminal.

It is done. Now setting up a starter on this Toyota Highlander no longer holds any secrets for you. Have a nice trip, and leave us a comment if this text helped you!