Thursday, September 4, 2014
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.
2Remove the wiring harness from the starter solenoid by pulling the wire connector off the male connector on the solenoid.
3Disconnect the black grounding wire from the side of the starter by removing the bolt with a crescent wrench.
4Remove the three bolts that secure the starter to the bell housing with a 9/16 socket.
5Pull the old starter out of the bell housing and then place the new starter into the bell housing.
6Bolt the starter in place.
7Reconnect the ground wire to the side of the Camrys starter.
8Reconnect the starter solenoid wiring harness.
9Reconnect the negative battery cable.