Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Scion iQFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
STARTER (except Cold Area): Disassembly: Disassembly
- REMOVE MAGNET STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from terminal C.
- Remove the 2 nuts that hold the magnet starter switch to the starter housing.
- Remove the plunger hook from the pinion drive lever while lifting the front of the magnet starter switch, and then remove the magnet starter switch.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Plunger Hook *2 Pinion Drive Lever
- REMOVE STARTER YOKE ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 through bolts and pull out the starter yoke together with the starter armature.
- REMOVE STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 screws and starter commutator end frame, and hold down the lead wire while releasing the starter commutator end frame.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.