How to remove the starter motor on Toyota Highlander?

The starter motor removal process starts with disconnecting the negative battery cable while being aware of potential initialization requirements for the system after reconnection. Soil switching begins with the removal of the cool air intake duct seal followed by taking off the sequence running from the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to the battery and included stops at No. 2 inlet air cleaner, air cleaner cap assembly, air cleaner filter element assembly and air cleaner case assembly, air cleaner bracket and then concludes with No. 1 inlet air cleaner. The starter assembly removal process starts with disconnecting the wires and terminal cap followed by removing the nut before disconnecting wires and unbolted the two screws supporting the starter.

How to install the starter motor assembly and related components on Toyota Highlander?

Begin the starter motor assembly installation process by using 2 bolts torqued at 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf) followed by connecting the starter connector and installing the terminal nut with a cap upon it torqued at 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf). Proceed by attaching the No. 1 inlet air cleaner before putting on the air cleaner bracket and air cleaner case sub-assembly before finishing with the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly. First install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly before adding the No. 2 inlet air cleaner and the battery. The service proceeds with the installation of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly followed by the cool air intake duct seal. To complete the procedure connect the cable to the negative battery terminal though some systems might need initialization once the cable is reconnected.

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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-20020-84
$156.25 MSRP: $219.85
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 28100-20020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-0V012
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly; Starter Motor; Alternators
- Manufacturer Note: 12V 1.7KW
- Replaces: 28100-0V010, 28100-0V011, 28100-28070
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter Assembly
Part Number: 28100-74260-84
$158.04 MSRP: $222.38
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- Other Name: REMAN STARTER ASSY; Starter Motor; Starter
- Replaces: 28100-03100, 28100-74260
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- 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-0A011-84
$160.01 MSRP: $225.18
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- Other Name: Reman Starter; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 28100-0A011, 28100-0A010-84, 28100-0A010
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- 2012-2019 Toyota Highlander | Base, LE, LE Plus, Limited, Plus, SE, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-28041-84
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly; Starter Motor
- Replaces: 28100-28040, 28100-28041
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- 2004-2007 Toyota Highlander | Base | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter Assembly
Part Number: 28100-F0140
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- Manufacturer Note: 12V 1.5KW
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- 2023 Toyota Highlander | L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-F0120
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: 12V 1.6KW,WITHOUT(STOP & START SYSTEM)
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Toyota Highlander | L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter Assembly
Part Number: 28100-28072
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- Other Name: Starter Motor; Starter
- Manufacturer Note: 12V 1.7KW
- Replaces: 28100-28071
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-0P120
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly; Starter Motor
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- 2017-2019 Toyota Highlander | LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE, XLE | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-0P110
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly; Starter Motor
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- 2017-2022 Toyota Highlander | L, LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, Platinum, SE, XLE, XSE | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Starter
Part Number: 28100-0P090
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- Other Name: Starter Assembly; Starter Motor
- Manufacturer Note: 12V 1.7KW
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- 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander | L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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But in Toyota Highlander vehicles, the function of the Starter Motor Motor is to use electrical power from the battery to produce the mechanical power need to crank the engine. It works with the help of an externally connected solenoid deriving its power supply from the battery which in-turn switches on the starter motor. In the starter, there is a rotating armature which between them there are field coils or permanent magnets to produce the necessary rotary movement to engage the starter drive with the flywheel of the engine. There has been the use of several types of starters on the models of highlander such as the gear reduction starters which uses a reduction gear to engage the drive thereby increasing its efficiency. OE starters are specifically built for standard engines, and hence they may not withstand high-compression engines hence failure. Some changes made on the starter include: the inclusion of gear reduction system that enhances on the performance and durability of the highlander across the various generations that have been developed.

Toyota Highlander Starter Motor Parts and Q&A

Starter
28100-0V012
Q: How to remove the starter motor on Toyota Highlander?
A:
The starter motor removal process starts with disconnecting the negative battery cable while being aware of potential initialization requirements for the system after reconnection. Soil switching begins with the removal of the cool air intake duct seal followed by taking off the sequence running from the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to the battery and included stops at No. 2 inlet air cleaner, air cleaner cap assembly, air cleaner filter element assembly and air cleaner case assembly, air cleaner bracket and then concludes with No. 1 inlet air cleaner. The starter assembly removal process starts with disconnecting the wires and terminal cap followed by removing the nut before disconnecting wires and unbolted the two screws supporting the starter.
Starter
28100-20020-84
Q: How to install the starter motor assembly and related components on Toyota Highlander?
A:
Begin the starter motor assembly installation process by using 2 bolts torqued at 37 Nm (377 kgf-cm, 27 ft-lbf) followed by connecting the starter connector and installing the terminal nut with a cap upon it torqued at 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf). Proceed by attaching the No. 1 inlet air cleaner before putting on the air cleaner bracket and air cleaner case sub-assembly before finishing with the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly. First install the air cleaner cap sub-assembly before adding the No. 2 inlet air cleaner and the battery. The service proceeds with the installation of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly followed by the cool air intake duct seal. To complete the procedure connect the cable to the negative battery terminal though some systems might need initialization once the cable is reconnected.

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