RAV4 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006)
Starter Motor: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE BATTERY CLAMP SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Loosen the bolt and nut, and remove the battery clamp.
3. REMOVE BATTERY INSULATOR
4. REMOVE BATTERY
5. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
6. REMOVE FRONT BATTERY CARRIER
a. Disconnect the 2 clamps of the engine wire.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and front battery carrier.
7. REMOVE BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT
a. Remove the 2 bolts and battery bracket reinforcement.
8. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the starter connector.
b. Open the terminal cap, remove the nut and disconnect the starter wire.