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How to Replace the Starter Motor of a Toyota Rav 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 Xa40, MK 4 - Years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Starter motor

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Before starting, open the bonnet of your Toyota Rav 4. Begin by removing the battery, followed by the battery support base. This will give you access to the starter motor.

Next, unscrew and remove the bolts securing the starter motor to the engine block. Then, disconnect the electrical connector.

At this point, you can extract and remove the starter motor, completing the disassembly. To install the new starter motor, follow these steps in reverse, and you will have completed the replacement.


Updated on 12 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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