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How to Remove the Starter Motor from a Honda CR-V

Model: Honda CR-V MK 3 - Years 2007-2012
Part: Starter motor

Let's see how to remove a starter motor from a Honda CR-V. First, use a socket wrench to disconnect the battery power cables, then lift the car on a column lift. Remove the plastic undertray at the bottom of the car using a plastic lever and socket wrench, disconnect the starter motor power terminals with pliers or a screwdriver depending on the pressure of the tabs. Unscrew the securing bolts of the starter motor with a socket wrench and remove it from the engine bay. Finally, fit the new starter motor with the power cables and the associated securing screws.

Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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