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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMSTARTER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Removal and Installation
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before changing the starter, check the following again:
- Connector connection
- Accessory installation
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
3. REMOVE STATER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the stater connector [A].
b. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire [B].
c. Remove the 2 bolts and starter [C].
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the starter with the 2 bolts [A].
Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
b. Install the starter wire with the nut [B].
Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
c. Connect the starter connector [C].
2. INSTALL BATTERY TRAY
3. INSTALL BATTERY
a. Install the battery clamp with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
b. Connect the cables to the battery terminals.
Torque: 3.5 N.m (36 kgf.cm, 31 in.lbf)
NOTE: Before changing the starter, check the following again:
- Connector connection
- Accessory installation
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
3. REMOVE STATER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the stater connector [A].
b. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire [B].
c. Remove the 2 bolts and starter [C].
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the starter with the 2 bolts [A].
Torque: 37 N.m (377 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
b. Install the starter wire with the nut [B].
Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
c. Connect the starter connector [C].
2. INSTALL BATTERY TRAY
3. INSTALL BATTERY
a. Install the battery clamp with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)
b. Connect the cables to the battery terminals.
Torque: 3.5 N.m (36 kgf.cm, 31 in.lbf)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.