- 10mm socket wrench
- 12mm socket wrench
- Ratchet
- Extension bar
- Pry bar
- Flashlight
- Safety glasses
Instructions:
1. Park your Tacoma in a safe location and turn off the engine. Engage the parking brake and chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Open the hood and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to prevent any electrical accidents.
2. Locate the starter. The starter is located on the passenger side of the engine, near the bottom. It is a cylindrical-shaped component with electrical wires connected to it.
3. Remove the electrical connections to the starter. Use a 10mm socket wrench to remove the nuts holding the electrical wires to the starter. Disconnect the wires by pulling them gently from the starter terminals.
4. Remove the starter mounting bolts. Use a 12mm socket wrench and extension bar to remove the two bolts that hold the starter to the engine block.
5. Use a pry bar to gently pry the starter away from the engine block. Be careful not to damage any of the surrounding components.
6. Once the starter is loose, remove it from the engine compartment. Be careful not to drop it.
7. Reverse the steps to install the new starter. Make sure that the new starter is properly seated and that all the bolts and electrical connections are secure.
Tips:
- If you have difficulty reaching the starter bolts due to the tightness of the engine bay, you can try using a swivel socket adapter.
- If the starter is stuck and you are having difficulty prying it away from the engine block, you can try using a penetrating oil to loosen it up.
- Be careful not to drop the starter when removing or installing it.
- If you have any difficulty at all, consult the owner's manual or a qualified mechanic.
