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Thursday, September 4, 2014

How to Replace the Starter on a 2002 Camry

How to Replace the Starter on a 2002 Camry

The starter on the 2002 Toyota Camry is a cylindrical piece located on the lower part of the engine on the drivers side of the vehicle. Its positioned between the transmission and transmission cross member and is bolted to the bell housing. The starter is responsible for the initial cranking power needed to turn the engines pistons.

Instructions

    1

    Remove the negative battery cable connector from the battery with a crescent wrench. This cuts off power to the Camrys starter.

    2

    Remove the wiring harness from the starter solenoid by pulling the wire connector off the male connector on the solenoid.

    3

    Disconnect the black grounding wire from the side of the starter by removing the bolt with a crescent wrench.

    4

    Remove the three bolts that secure the starter to the bell housing with a 9/16 socket.

    5

    Pull the old starter out of the bell housing and then place the new starter into the bell housing.

    6

    Bolt the starter in place.

    7

    Reconnect the ground wire to the side of the Camrys starter.

    8

    Reconnect the starter solenoid wiring harness.

    9

    Reconnect the negative battery cable.

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