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How to Remove a Starter Motor on a Toyota Yaris

Model: Toyota Yaris Xp10 - Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Starter motor

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Here’s how to remove a starter motor on a Toyota Yaris. First, disconnect the battery cables using a socket wrench.

Lift the vehicle with a column lift or jack and remove the lower engine cover using a screwdriver and pliers. Disconnect the power terminals of the starter motor with pliers or a screwdriver, depending on the pressure of the tabs.

Unscrew the mounting bolts of the starter motor with a socket wrench and remove it from the engine bay. Finally, install the new starter motor with the power cables and the associated mounting screws.


Updated on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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