How to Replace Starter 02-06 Nissan Altima L4 2.5L
Difficulty: Advanced · About 100 min · Nissan Altima
Replace the starter on a 2002-2006 Nissan Altima with the L4 2.5L engine.
Tools you will need
- Socket extensions
- Flat blade screwdriver
- Torque wrench
- 8mm wrench
- 17mm socket
- 8mm socket
- 10mm socket
- Ratchet
- Needle-nose pliers
- Breaker bar
- 13mm wrench
- Pick
Parts and supplies
- Starter
Steps
- Disconnect the battery
Loosen the negative terminal's 10mm nut and set it aside.
- Remove the air intake
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the breather hose from the intake tube, loosen the intake tube's hose clamps with a 10mm socket, work the hose off the throttle body and mass air flow meter, then remove the intake.
- Remove the old starter
Disconnect its wiring harness, remove the rubber cap from the power wire, loosen the power cable's 12mm bolt and disconnect it, loosen the 17mm bolt at the top of the starter, remove the 14mm bolt at the bottom, remove the shift cable bracket's 10mm bolts and the bracket, remove the 17mm bolt the rest of the way, then take the starter out.
- Install the new starter
Remove the nut, lock washer and washer from the new starter, insert the 14mm bottom bolt, lower the starter into place, tighten the 14mm bolt and torque it to about 41 ft-lb, tighten the top 17mm bolt and torque it to about 55 ft-lb, refit the shift cable bracket and its 10mm bolt, insert the cable and its washer, lock washer and 13mm nut, refit the rubber boot, then reconnect the wiring harness.
- Reinstall the air intake
Insert the intake tube, connect the breather hose, then tighten the hose clamps with a 10mm socket.
- Reconnect the battery
Connect the negative terminal and tighten it with a 10mm socket.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.