How do you replace the starter on a 97 Toyota 4-Runner?

Answer 1

1. Disconnect battery connectors, or at least the positive side. 2. Disconnect the connections on the starter, should be 2. 1 is a locking push on connector the other has a nut. 3. Remove the bolts that hold the starter to the engine. On the V6 there are 2 bolts, top and bottom. On the 4 cly there can be 3 of them, top bottom and out to the side. 4. Here you have to make a judgment call depending on the type of vehicle. Some, like the 4 cyl 4 wheel drive model, will allow you to easily remove out the bottom. The V6 4 wheel drive model allows you to remove out the wheel well above the suspension arm. This is a tight fit and you need to turn it just so to get it to fit. 5. On some models you can replace individual parts on the starter. I saved $80 dollars doing this last week. 6. reinstall the same way you removed.