HELP Removing starter motor

[Davo68 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Davo68]

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has replaced starter motor. I have disconnected the bolts and wires but cannot remove it from the vehicle. Is there a special way to get it out without removing the manifold etc.Also i cannot budge the manifold bolts. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[Duff Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Duff]

Re: HELP Removing starter motor

I have never had a Prado one out but have you checked if there is a support bracket that is at the other end to the mounting bolts? Maybe thats why it wont move?

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

Re: HELP Removing starter motor

I had my starter motor reconditioned about 3 weeks ago and the mechanic said it was like giving birth She's a damn tight fit :!:

The initial advise from another mechanic was to take it out through the wheel arch but there was too much to remove so my mechanic ended up taking it out through the bottom... I think they had to remove a few lines etc... and they all commented that it was a painful, painful job.

Best of luck

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Re: HELP Removing starter motor

Thanks snaga, I was going to take the manifold off but had a look underneath and decided to take the two power steering lines off the steering rack only took about 5 mins and with a bit of maneuvering it came out.Fiddly job but i would of saved a few dollars. Thanks for the advice