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Starter motor — removal and installation

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see Troubleshooting).

2. Remove the battery, battery tray and reinforcement (see Battery — removal and installation).

3. Remove the terminal cover and disconnect the electrical connectors from the starter/ solenoid (see illustration). The B+ terminal cover can be easily removed by inserting a screwdriver into each slot (on the face of the cover) to disengage the tabs.

i. 3 Disconnect the positive (B+) terminal (A), then disconnect the starter electrical connector (B)

Toyota RAV4 Engine electrical systems | Starter motor - removal and installation _ Disconnect the positive (B+) terminal (A), then disconnect the starter electrical connector (B)

4. Remove the two starter motor mounting bolts (see illustration). Remove the starter motor assembly from the engine compartment.

i. 4 Remove the two starter mounting bolts

Toyota RAV4 Engine electrical systems | Starter motor - removal and installation _ Remove the two starter mounting bolts

5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the starter motor mounting bolts to the torque listed in this Chapter’s Specifications.

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