Your starter is starting to weaken, which means that it should be replaced by a new one. It should not be delayed too long when you notice it, since if the starter is definitely broken you will be unable to start this Toyota Hilux. Here is a text to replace its starter and assimilate its action.change-starter-Toyota Hilux

What is the starter of my Toyota Hilux for?

A starter turns out to be an electric motor within the engine of this Toyota Hilux. Indeed, it draws electricity from the battery in order to function, and starts the impulse to the engine so that it ignites So to verify that it is really a starter problem and not something else, We suggest you read our text on startup problems. Now that we've identified the concern, let's get down to business.

How to change the starter on my Toyota Hilux?

Before tackling the tasks, make sure you have the necessary equipment. In order to carry out such a manipulation you will necessarily need a whole tool box, your jack, a wire brush but also a pair of candles.

Remove the old starter

So, if you want to do this, what is important is to remember the locations, cables for example. Do not hesitate to mark them if necessary.

  • Disconnect the minus terminal from the battery of this Toyota Hilux.
  • If ever the access to the starter from above is a little too complicated, do not hesitate to use jack stands so as to get there from below.
  • Disconnect all of the power supplies that are connected to the starter
  • Place the jack below the engine when it is wobbling a bit.
  • Clear all the fixings and remember the locations
  • Disassemble the starter
  • Keep the mounting base, since it is not always sold with the new starter
  • Polish the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using your brush

Attach new starter

Now that we have retained the technique, it will be enough for you to carry out the opposite manipulation.

  • Examine the old starter of this Toyota Hilux with the brand new one to be able to find out if there are some fixing dissimilarities, something that happens from time to time.
  • Replace the starter base in its place
  • Mount the new starter
  • Make sure it is correctly on its guide and screw
  • Re-attach the power supplies to the starter
  • Reattach the negative terminal of your battery.

It is done. Now putting a starter on this Toyota Hilux is not magic for you. Be careful on the road, and leave us a comment if this file helped you!