OEM 2006 Toyota Matrix Starter Motor

2006 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the starter motor on 2006 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The replacement process for the starter motor starts with negative battery terminal disconnection. The first step should involve removing engine under covers from both right and left sides. The starter assembly removal begins with disconnecting the starter connector followed by opening the terminal cover and removing the nut and starter wire and ultimately extracting the two bolts until the starter becomes free. Start by positioning the starter assembly and fasten it with two bolts that must be tightened to 37 N.m (378 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf). Connect the starter wire using its nut while tightening it to 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf). Then install the terminal cover before connecting the starter connector. You should now reinstall both engine under covers after connecting the battery negative terminal while torquing it to 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf).