Starter Removal

Engine. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
1Az-Fe Starting. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP

  4. REMOVE BATTERY INSULATOR

  5. REMOVE BATTERY

  6. REMOVE FRONT BATTERY BRACKET

  7. REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT

  8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

Starter -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


3. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.1Az-Fe Starting.Starting System (W/ Entry And Start System).Starter Removal

  1. Remove the bolt and loosen the nut.

  1. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

  1. Detach the hook of the battery clamp from the battery bracket front, and then remove the battery clamp.



4. REMOVE BATTERY INSULATOR


5. REMOVE BATTERY


6. REMOVE FRONT BATTERY BRACKET


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and bracket front.



7. REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and reinforcement bracket.



8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the starter connector.

  1. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and starter.