Replacing the starter on Toyota Rav4

Remove the battery starting with the negative terminal. Unscrew the battery mounting clamp

Remove the upper engine guard

Remove the plastic radiator protection crosspiece by lifting the head of the plastic pins. (If you break them, they are available on the OSCARO website)

Once the protection is filed

Remove the coolant reservoir. 2 bolts at the ends of the reservoir. 10 socket wrench.

Disconnect the right side supply pipe and seal it using a metal plug.

Disconnect the starter power cable mounting clamp.

Disconnect the coil terminal

Unscrew the central nut of the starter.

To access the starter power terminal you must flip the terminal's protective insulator

Remove the underside of the engine protection to freely access the underside of the starter. Then, using a 17 mm angled ring spanner, unscrew the starter mounting bolt from underneath the vehicle.

For greater ease, you can remove the air supply hose from below, by disconnecting the 2 ends secured by clamps, the 2 small tubes and the electrical connector.

You can recover the starter by unplugging it from the left side and pulling it upwards. It must be turned on itself so that it passes through a relatively narrow passage. Check the condition of the starter crown visible from above. Engage a gear (e.g. 3rd) and push on the vehicle to turn the crown.

Replace with the new starter and reassemble, repeating the steps in reverse order. Remember to tighten your connections well. Check all cables and connectors for damage. Repair any defective parts.