How to Replace Starter 04-07 Toyota Highlander L4 2.4L
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 60 min · Toyota Highlander
Replace the starter on a 2004-2007 Toyota Highlander with the L4 2.4L engine.
Tools you will need
- 14mm wrench
- Socket extensions
- Torque wrench
- Rust penetrant
- 10mm wrench
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Starter
Steps
- Remove the battery
Disconnect the negative then positive cables with an 8mm wrench, remove the mounting bolt and mount, remove the bolts joining the tray to the radiator support, then pull the tray out.
- Remove the old starter
Find it atop the transmission, pull off its rubber boot, press the tabs to disconnect its wiring harness, remove the 12mm ground bolt, then remove the two 12mm bolts holding it to the transmission and take it out.
- Install the new starter
Insert it, tighten its two 12mm bolts and torque them to about 27 ft-lb, tighten the ground bolt to about 7 ft-lb, reconnect the wiring harness, then press the rubber boot back on.
- Reinstall the battery
Seat the tray's clip and the tray itself (front first, then the rear bolt hole), insert its two bolts into the radiator support, set the battery on it, refit the mount and tighten its bolt, then reconnect the positive cable followed by the negative.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.