Toyota 4.7 Starter Replacement - Tundra, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, 4Runner
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- Replacing the starter on a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.7 V8
Also going over how to fix the contacts and plunger on your starter without having to replace the whole thing.
Starter Contacts and Plunger
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0:00 - Beginning of video
0:13 - Removing airbox / intake
0:40 - Removing throttle body
1:13 - Removing injector clips
1:48 - Fuel banjo
2:00 - Removing intake manifold
3:33 - Removing starter
6:01 - Installing new starter
7:06- Securing broken starter signal clip
7:47 - Reinstalling intake manifold
7:59 - Testing new starter before putting everything back together
8:13 - Putting everything back together
9:43 - Starting the engine
9:58 - Review of best practices / lessons learned
10:50 - Review of how to fix your existing starter - Auta a dopravní prostředky
What an excellent, EXCELLENT instructional CZcams video! I love the last little tidbit at the end which was really important about how to rebuild the contacts. I was wondering about how that worked.
Thanks for the kind words!
What abt picture for toyota tundra 2015 starter location
2 years later, this video is still helping people. Thanks for sharing. I have an '08 and things are different, but same motor and it gives me an idea of what I'll be facing if I have to do this.
Glad it’s useful. Also have the footage of doing the timing belt, water pump and cam and crank seals. Just need time to edit into something useful.
An ‘08 is a gen 2. Did you end up with a 1uz gen 2 sequoia?
Just completed this job on my 04 sequoia sr5. Took me about 2 1/2 hours. Mine did not have a throttle cable to mess with. For anyone looking to do this, buy an extension magnet for ease of pulling the bolts out and for installing them (use the magnet to help spin the bolts and nuts back in then use a wratchet). To me, the hardest part was getting the starter off and back on. I also cleaned under the manifold and the throttle body.
"To me, the hardest part was getting the starter off and back on" Agree 100%
Just started this same repair early today and I wish I came across this video while it was still light out. There is always tomorrow, and I will go about this in a new direction thanks to you. If I just took pictures for when I put it back together…
All the best!
Just done changing my 2001 sequoia limited starter(247000+) miles. Took me and a friend 10 hours to change it. Glad we did it ourselves we learned a lot from it. Thank you for your video cos it helped us a lot..
Glad it worked out and that the video was useful
I changed my 07 Tundra 5.7 starter. After taking out starter mount bolts I seperated the solenoid from the starter motor. Dropped the motor down and back next to the tranny cooler. Installed in reverse...worked great. No draining, or removing exhaust
@@RamBo-uu9sowon't work like that on a first gen 00-06
just picked up a new to me 02 Sequoia. was doing some learning about the starter and found this video. Just had asked the Toy service guy how much they charge to replace -it 1800.00. pray that studs dont break off, then you need to take off the head... your video with the happy peaceful music, no sweat attitude etc. took a lot of stress off me. I've done harder work on my old Ford Expedition. I could definately do this. Now, to investigate the timing belt... 1200.00 at the dealer... Oy.
I’ve done the timing belt as well. Not terribly hard, and it helps that there is a lot of room (compared to other cars I have worked on)
Great video not too long and straight to the point. definitely gave me that extra nudge to go ahead and tackle this job with confidence.
Glad it was useful!
A tip for anyone who is having a starter problem with this truck and
think they may need to do this; Tundras have been known to have issues
with corroded and worn contact terminals on the starter after a while
(the dreaded one click- no start). The starter itself is solid, and you
can get by with just replacing the contacts/plunger, which costs
about $50 total in parts. However, an easier fix, and the first thing i
would recommend, would be to swap out the starter relay (cost is about
$60). In my experience, even though the relay may test as if it is
working, the relay will become too weak over time to handle any wear and
tear on the starter contacts, you can test this by bypassing the relay. Eventually though, you will want to
take apart the manifold and replace contacts or the whole starter if
you so choose, but this should get you by until you are ready to spend
the day doing this.
This video is an excellent tutorial by the way.
Thanks! Did not know about the relay but I do briefly go over the starter contacts at the end of the video
Saving this. This is the most thorough and clear walkthrough of how to replace a starter on these trucks. Thank you!
Glad it was useful!
Great video and thanks for that! Love the music too super peaceful and not distracting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just did mine yesterday, I did double the work , but I only found 2 bolts on the back of my starter I looked like crazy Trying to find the 3rd one , 2000 Toyota Tundra . Great vid thanks .
Good to know! Must be some minor differences with the 4.7 in different chassis
This is such a ridiculous design choice. There is so much room between the driver wheel well, the battery, and the compressor, they could have easily mounted the starter a hundred different ways. Mine is still working, but has a weird hesitation before it starts. I suspect that it's a bad ground and will probably have to remove the intake just to clean the contacts.
Yes, definitely a poor design. A simple fix now takes hours.
The 5.7L starter change out is equally as much of a PITA and the starter is in the underneath the engine passenger side. You have to remove the exhaust manifold, heat shields and cats
Thanks man, this video is awesome. Very easy to
follow. I appreciate the lesson learned as well. Keep up the good work!!
Glad it helped and was useful!
Excellent job describing and showing everything. Any one who has worked on cars knows making an instructional video on the job takes way more effort and time than just doing it.
Yes it doubles the time. And then editing… :)
Fantastic video, 2004 Toyota Sequoia was very similar. I wish you had better angles, I appreciate your hard work!
Glad you liked it! Need to get a smaller cam like a go-pro for tighter spots.
Mine just died tonight. Will be doing this tomorrow. Thank you!
All the best! Let us know how it goes.
You did a great job on this video thanks for showing us saves me a lot of money
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this video it made my job a success.
Glad it helped you!
This is by Far the best video on removing the starter from the LandCruiser , Great Job!
Glad it was useful. Check out my front brakes video if you have to do that at some point.
Pretty sure the starter just went in my Lexus GX470. Very well put together video! I'll be tearing mine down tomorrow after work.
Let us know how it goes
Mine took a turn for the worst unfortunately. The starter bolt closest to the driver side was the problem. There's wasn't enough room between the trans housing and the bolt so no sockets or box end wrenches were fitting. I finally got it out with a crowfoot wrench. So little tip for anyone that may end up in this dilemma....a crowfoot wrench is your friend. I'm finishing it up this morning.
This video was very helpful. Thank you
Glad it helped you!
A topside creeper would be handy here. I agree that with those gear reduction starters often times the only thing that is wrong with them is that the large copper contacts and plunger are bad or arc pitted. Like you, I wouldn't dream of not putting a complete new or reman starter in there because of all of the labor involved. Nice video.
Thank you. Never heard of a top creeper before - looked it up. Great idea!
Video helped a lot, broke a sensor because I didn’t watch my footing. Anyone taking on the job might as well replace the gasket and the heater T’s. I also cleaned the throttle.
Glad it helped!
You save our lives. Thank you brother.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! I have a 2005 Sequoia-Limited with I think 158xxx miles and today the starter malfunctioned; after a lot of clicking noises, my engine finally cranked over and started, but I need to replace the starter very soon obviously, will order one. Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome. Same thing started happening to mine. Hope it is useful.
@@VincesDIYs Well, it was my battery. I installed a new one, bingo. Thanks anyway.
Really great video - thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video!! Owned a 2008 Lexus GX470.
Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome video. Thanks very much!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for the somewhat terrifying video.
Especially since I’m about to take a 3000 mile trip across desolate stretches in my 2002 Tundra nudging up against 300,000 miles.😬
I’m sure it will be fine.....
So how'd it go and how was the trip?! My 03 4runner just turned over 657k km and she's runs happy brother yours will be good for a long while!
@@heavyprogressive76 Trip went well! I changed the fuel filter for the first time before we left. Cut it open and it wasn’t even that dirty. Averaged between 16-20 mpg on the trip. No other issues. I’ve owned this vehicle for 20 years and now it’s a contest about who will die last….my trusty V-8 Tundra or me!
That’s amazing great job.
Thanks!
4:00 "Ow!" I felt that.
Now to experience the same bc MY starter went out
All the best. Hope it goes well!
I'm about to tackle this - 99 Lexus LX470 overland build - 298K finally gave me the ol click, no turn over....it started randomly doing it a while back, but I don't drive it that much and now it's toast. I'm wondering if this a good time for 1- fuel injector O rings 2- Heater T's 3 - spark plugs 4- new manifold gaskets.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video!
Injectors, spark plugs and heAter t’s can be done anytime later. Manifold gaskets would be worth doing now (although I did not do them myself) Hint on the heater t’s. I used 3/4 per copper/brass fittings and they work well.
Have a 2004 sequoia, 160k miles. This is one of two jobs I anticipated and decided to leave them for a mechanic to do. The first was the timing belt which was completed a few weeks ago. The second is this which hopefully won’t be for a while!
No too hard to do. Just give yourself some time.
@@VincesDIYs A lot depends on where I am financially. At a push I could do it but I would rather do an extra day or two of overtime and pay a professional to do it, but will see.
Fair enough. Exchange $ for peace of mind 👍
I did my timing it was nerve racking but I did it
Nice n thank you for your vid, @ 652 that laugh it’s when you see light @ d end of the tunnel 😂😂😂😂😂
Glad you enjoyed! I ain't no spring chicken anymore and its gets cramped up on the engine..... :)
@@VincesDIYs 😂😂😂😂 U n I both brother I save the vid cause my Tundra same engine I guess it’s do 175k miles already
Great job! Thank you!
You are welcome!
My 2001 tundra has 426k miles all original. I've only changed the timing belt, alternator and power steering pump so far but my starter is getting weird. I'm not looking forward to this. Thanks for the great video.
All the best! Overall, it was not too hard.
Nice video and commentary. In real time, roughly how long did it take from start to finish?
3-4 hours. That includes breaking and fixing the power steering reservoir. Probably could do it in 2 hours now.
My 2002 Toyota sequoia i just done timing belt replacement couple months ago at 300,000 miles i got him up to 329,000 miles and now when i go to start n the mornings i turn key nothing happens turn key again nothing happens maybe a click then turn key again and it fires up we changed battery but its still doing it so im assuming its the starter thanks for showing me where its located
Most likely the starter. All the best changing it out!
Yessir up at 6am gonna start working on it next hour I'll be working on it all day I assume lol I use your videos a lot always do my own work that way I don't get over charged at a shop and have to wait days to get my vehicle back no thanks I'll do it myself I have new starter and new upper and lower gaskets believe I'm only gonna use the lower gaskets
Thanks for sharing I can’t believe that Toyota will have a starter motor in that position. However I still have my Toyota 2001 sequoia still going.
Thanks! Yes, is does not seem like it was thought through....
Apparently it was to free up space around the motor and keep it away from dirt and water.
Awesome vid! Going to be tackling this soon. Call me crazy but I bought the solenoid contacts/plunger and plan to just swap those out. Did you also replace the lower intake manifold gaskets or reuse the old ones?
I reused them but if it didn’t again I would replace them for peace of mind
Very helpful. Thanks. After I got my 2006 Tundra 4.7 apart I found there are metal cylinders against the firewall making it impossible to get to the connecting bolts from above. Anyone else had this issue? Someone said I would need a transmission wrench and come from below.
I also found after searching with the VIN number, that the Toyota dealer sells a new "YOKE ASSY" starter for $240. Do you think it is worth the extra money to get the right part? I don't know much about such things so you all are a big help!
Sorry, not sure about the tundra. I imagine that there should be info on a tundra forum
Might want to take a look at the heater T's - noticed one has some corrosion on it. Just changed mine @190k and it crumbled during removal.
Good eye. Yes, that is on my to-do list. Did you use use oem tee's?
Guess what Im doing this weekend...lol how long did the entire install take? GREAT VIDEO.. thank you
All the best! It took about 6
Hours
Hi,
Excellent video.
How many hours in total in took you ?
Thanks
AJ
Glad it was useful. Took about 6 hours.
Well, my Toyota sequoia 2001 255k miles on it will need this done soon 🤣 I will definitely pay someone to do this or take it to a Toyota dealer
For everyone: Should one use a bolt sealer such as Loctite to prevent those stater mounting screws from loosening? Thanks, Garry.
Nope don’t do that…that’s only gonna make the starter hard to take out if it needs to be replaced again
I need to replace the lower intake manifold gaskets on a 2000 tundra. I am told that there may be upper and lower gaskets sets for this job. I don't have nor can I find schematics for this job. When you pulled the intake manifold out, I did not see you remove any gaskets. Question are there two sets of intake manifold gaskets an upper set and a lower set? And when you pulled the intake manifold out did that expose the lower intake gaskets or are they still deeper?
If you look at the video around 3:00, you can see the whole intake manifold off. I did not separate the top part with the upper gasket. If you takes yours off as I did, you get to the bottom gasket. I ended up reusing my gaskets. All the best!
Thanks for the video. My starter is good, but the o-ring on that cooling tube, sitting to the left, under the intake is bad. For your own sake, change that o-ring at the same time.
Good advice. Thanks!
There are also four gaskets on the front and rear crossover pipes too. All four of mine were bad. It would be best if they were changed as well.
Im in the process of replacing all my main wires on the V8 runner. The one I have left to do is battery positive to the starter. From my eyes, it looks like ill have to pull the intake off to get to that contact. Do you remember where on the starter the positive connection is located? Thanks!
It’s
On the side of the starter. You will have to take off the intake manifold
had to stop video to give you a thumbs up for your crack power steering reservoir admission. 😁
Thanks 👍
Is it required to empty out the motor oil before doing all of this? And what exact tools and sockets will I need to do all of this. I don't have many tools so I want to know which tools I will need
You don't need to remove any fluids. Mostly need 10mm to 15 mm' sockets. A smaller size pliers is useful for the hoses. The fuel banjo bolt is 22mm.
Gracias
Your welcome!
damn that timing belt cover lol id be fixing that that's the heart of the motor there
Yes, it’s on the to do list….
On 9:50, why did you say this is not a perfect start? Because it crank a few time to start? Mine is actually does the same thing and it always crank a few times to start. Do you still start like this after several months of the installation? Thanks for the video.
It almost stalled after starting. I cleaned the mass airflow sensor and that seemed to mostly fix it - czcams.com/video/jic1GXfbY1s/video.html
I dont know what is going on but
I cant get ANY of my sockets to fit the driver side starter bolt. Tried all variations of 12-13-14-15mm, none of them fit. I am losing my mind here, there is no angle to get wrench on there.
I think the starter is placed where it is to prevent it from being submerged. Given that the engine was used in the LC, LX and Tundra the extra reliability was likely considered in the design. Or maybe the Japanese engineers put it there because the US nuked Japan during WW2 and this was revenge. Who knows but not being submerged is likely a reason they seem to last. I just changed my 2000 starter after 23+ years. I had one issue doing the job. After putting it all back together I realized I failed to connect the solenoid wire but if you have the agility to kneel on top of the plenum and use various dentals tools working from the fire wall and drivers side you can get the plug connected in about an hour, if your lucky. A job so nice I almost had to do it twice.
I still is not in a nice location to replace.
How long did this take you? I bought my new starter and gaskets today 267 dollars for all they gave me upper and lower intake gaskets only need the lower but just in case never know
About 6 hours. Correct about the upper gaskets. If you are not taking the intake manifold apart, (and there generally is no reason to) you don’t need the upper gaskets.
Not looking forward to doing this on my 2005 sequoia. Currently at 162,000 I hope she will go another 100,000 like yours. Did you go back with Oem starter?? Thanks
I got a refurb starter from the parts store. Returned the oem starter for a core charge.
Excellent video, but replacing the intake gaskets would be advisable!
Yes, I should have done it.
Great video.....I did it without to many issues.....however I have a ruff ruff idle....any ideas?
Glad it was helpful. Sound rough or is rough? Maybe cracked header?
Could also be your mass airflow sensor - czcams.com/video/jic1GXfbY1s/video.html
Felpro ms 96672 only gasket needed, and the starter itself, right?
I kept my gasket but yes, if you don’t split the manifold, that is the only gasket you come across.
How do you bleed the fuel system? Mine won’t start after I did it, it just rolls and I think there’s air in there
I did nothing and you should not have to do anything. I suspect that you
left something unplugged.
👍
So there is no way to tap it to free it up like one would do with most other cars? I'm just wondering if there is a temp work around my rig has been sitting for a while
You may be able to get at it between the back intake runners.
@@VincesDIYs for sure, I'll have to give that a shot thanks! What specifically are you referring to as the intake runners?
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@@VincesDIYs good lookin' out! Much appreciated
How many miles do these last? I’m at 173,000 and dreading this repair.
I was at 265,000 before I stared getting issues.
Whats the gaping hole in your timing belt cover😮!
Hehe, I melted it with a heat gun when I was fixing something else.
My starter seems to be going and I'm only at @109k on a 2007 Sequoia. Does that seem concerning?
No necessarily. If possible, I would get it rebuilt at a alternator/starter shop as the aftermarket starters have crappy china parts in them.
@@VincesDIYs Got it, thanks for the info!
Great instructional video! But I just gotta say it, What Genius engineer put a starter down in the middle of an engine...
I know, right?
Next owner: "oh thats what that blue tape was for..... AYE LARRY... LARRY COME LOOK AT THIS" Larry: Oh thats what that blue tape was for.
Yup, sale of the truck comes with a link to this video :)
I’m thinking about buying a 4Runner with the same engine have you seen any issues with it?
No major issues and just passed 270k miles. The one thing with these is the the cast headers tend to crack.
How many miles were on the truck before you had to change the starter? I’m dreading this job😂
About 250k
Got a tundy, 2002, what exactly were the engineers thinking. Certainly not for their techs who get to replace them.
Yup, not a great design…
When removing the starter at 3:40 onward. What are those clip connecters? The one of the right broke for me and am wondering what it is for. Ovb it is very important but I connected it and taped it up snug and I couldn't get it to come loose but should more than likely replace it to be safe.
Not sure what you are referring to. The little rubber hoses attached to the starter?
@@VincesDIYs The two clips on each side of the center of the engine, there are two wire clips connecting to the engine coming from near the starter.
@@VincesDIYs 5:38 should be a better view. The wires that plug into the engine with sheathing from from the right side of the starter
I believe they go to the knock sensors.
@@VincesDIYs I am assuming those are very important?
You did not just say “I have to lose 40 pounds” 😂😂😂
I may have said that….. 😁
Vince, can you confirm that the knock sensors are exposed by removing the intake manifold? I need to replace mine.
Also, thank you so much for sharing this instructional video
I was not looking for it but I am pretty sure it is. See here for reference - forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1999-toyota-lc-2uz-fe-knock-sensor-location.1095902/
Thanks! Was a relatively easy video make.
@@VincesDIYs Furthermore, I have done no work on my car past changing the oil, would you recommend I bring my car in to replace the knock sensors or is this a difficult procedure to screw up?
Looks pretty simple to me, just don't want to raise any more expensive issues
2005+ v8 4runner isnt like this... we have something blocking the path you took for removal.. im stuck
Could be an air / smog pump? I’m sure if you look it up you can fine a similar video for your 4runner
I have an 04 tundra and after replacing all the fuses and relays I’m left with a starter that clicks fml
Probably is a bad starter then....
Light pedal switch from Toyota Tundra 2005
Sorry, what are you are referring to?
You replaced no gaskets during this process?
No I did not. If I had more time I may have picked some up, but no issues a half a year later
One of your heater T hoses appears to be destroyed...
Yes, On my to-do list to repair
Did you change the gaskets
I did not - but probably a good idea if you do this.
How many miles did you have before you did this
265000
How long would you estimate it took you?
3-4 hours
my 05 tundra does not look like that under the manifold.
Tundras may be a little different.
What’s the labor time for this job on an 02 tundra ?
I think officially it’s around 6 hours
@@VincesDIYs 6 hours how
What brand did you put in?
No name. If I did it again, I would have got the old one rebuilt.
Mine just went out in my 04 4Runner and I’m not very mechanically inclined, pray for me😂
Well, all the best!! :)
How long did this take you?
6-8 hours not rushing anything.
Broken timing belt cover on top great for letting debris come in and letting a world of hurt, not pressure washing and air blasting the debris from the middle valley before intake dissembling, broken starter solenoid wire clip fixed with gasket maker 😅 man this is backyard mechanics at its best 😂
Still running 4 years later :) I replaced the cover for the cam gear.
Good job
Thanks
Wheres the pcv valve located?
Front of engine right hand side. Goes from throttle body area to right valve cover.
I yet to meet the designer who put that starter in that location
Yup, Nobody replacing this starter is happy with it.
I'll hold him down while you swing the bat!
Good video. It would have been worth the extra to replace that metal water pipe while you were in there too...
Great point!
@@VincesDIYs I only said that because I paid a mechanic $600 to replace that water pipe and right afterward the starter went out, ugh...I had a buddy that offered to replace the starter, free labor if I helped. It worked out...
DUDE, CHANGE YOUR COOLANT TEES!!!! You see that Pink Coolant crud on one of them? That's a tell tell sign that they are about to fall apart. You can swap with new plastic Tees to goto Home Depot and find the brass Tees in the plumbing section that are about the same size. They are tight but they will fit. DO IT NOW!!! If they let go you will smoke your engine before you even realize they have let go.
Thanks! They have been like that for a few years and are on my to-do list - thanks for the heads up though!
@@VincesDIYs Not to kick a dead horse, but you are playing with fire if you ignore them. They look OK until you mess with them then they crumble. Mine literally fell apart as I went to remove them.
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/change-those-heater-tees.1049255/
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/heater-ts-broke-etc.1062879/
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/diy-replacing-heater-hose-pipe-ts-important.610334/
I'm at 185k I'm scared to do this lol if it happens soon.
It actually was not too bad. I don’t think it would take more than three hours if I had to do it again.
What socket sizes will u need for this
It’s been a few months but I think mostly 10, 12 and 14mm
Just when i thought i hated GM then i see this desaster i realized gm is still okay my my toyota definately has crack head bruce lee's building there shit damn man
WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED WITH THAT TIMING BELT COVER?
Haha, was waiting for someone to comment on this. I melted it with a heat gun... don't ask. I have a new one which will get put on next timing belt change
@@VincesDIYs well it makes it easy to inspect 😂
Thanks for the video. I have 2 of these 2uzfe vehicles. Hope I never have to change the starters.
@@snortingmydeaddad crazy thing is that I just had to do it again. The replacement starter died. If you ever replace your starter, get it rebuilt and don’t exchange for a replacement. Replacements are made in China and mine did not last.
The engineer needs his butt whooped that came up with that
on a chevy takes half hour! Toyota 10 hours to replace!
Ya, it’s not a very good design to say the least!