How To Easily Replace The Starter On A Toyota Matrix

[@jutjut417]

I just did this the other day. I took out the radiator fan (it’s only 2 10mm bolts and it slides right out the top). Once that’s out, there’s SO MUCH SPACE FOR ACTIVITIES

[@chowder148]

Lol I thought of the movie step brothers when you said that 😂

[@vladimpaler3498]

Mine were 9mm, but other than that this was a great idea. Once the fan/shroud assembly is removed you do not even need to be under the car. I have a 5-speed manual and there was nothing in the way but air. My 2004 fires right up now and is ready for the work week.

[@ZombieBrains9876]

Thanks! I was wondering if this would work too.

[@obione4255]

Best comment, thank you 😁

[@golddiggerxxxxx]

I was thinking to do that ! Watching this video.

[@huffenagle]

This video saved my bacon this morning - didn't have to have my '06 Matrix towed to a shop and wait to get it back. Saved a bunch of money, too! I am thankful for guys like you willing to share their expertise to help others save time and money by teaching them how to do things for themselves. Much appreciated!

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. I just replaced my starter on a 2006 Matrix. I removed the fan shroud (takes a couple of minutes) and it made the whole job 10x easier working topside only. Just be careful not to damage radiator fins.

[@carletonrutherford1799]

Yeah, that was the comment I left as well. It takes less than 5 minutes to remove the fan, and it makes it SO much easier!

[@christophurg]

Agreed. So much faster

[@michelletaylor6856]

Thank you for your help. Single mom here, doing this myself cuz my children rely on me and I can't afford the extra prices to have it done for me. Excellent Hands-On instruction totally Army Worthy

[@worray]

Just wanna congratulate you for being a warrior. God bless

[@michelletaylor6856]

@@worray Thank you all the muches!!!! Even when I'm poor never had so much fun like being a mom. Best blessing ever. Someday I hope the video grandma whose house everybody comes over to to relax and visit and have some good food

[@heinsbergj1808]

Excellent video! This saved me time (and money) at my local shop. I was able to do this with the help of your video!!! Thank you.

[@georgethompson6308]

I just wanted to say thanks for the video. I searched everywhere for how-to help with the starter for the 2009 1.8L engine and couldn't find much. I don't think I would have been able to figure this out without your video. And thanks for pointing out the location of the bolt on the other side. Again, many thanks.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you liked the video and it was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@TruthLives4444]

I just wanted to say that us guys with big ears usually handle hard work and heat better.... And everything that that entails and I also wanted to say thank you very much for posting this video like you helped other people you also helped me

[@MrDarilon23]

This is a really nice concise explanation of how to do this job. Any dummy should be able to do this after seeing this video and nobody will waste any time because this is exactly what is needed. Well done.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you very much!

[@jlousy1901]

This video just saved myself some time and $$$! Had a starter lying around for a day like today for my wife's 04 Matrix. The toughest part was the lack of working space, getting the starter in n out, the night sky and the cold! Lol

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@joshuamathews2461]

Great video. Saved me a ton of time and money. That top bolt is a nightmare as an FYI.

[@seanloving2010]

Excellent video: concise, articulate and efficient.

[@cosmiclightning4723]

Thank you. Had a little bit of trouble knowing for sure the bolts I found were the right ones, but as long as you know you unscrew the bolts from opposite sides and are generally in the right area, seemed like the bolts were reasonably easy to pick out after a felt around for a few minutes. Also found it was easier to unscrew the bottom screw from under the car, with a ratchet wrench extension. Could probably also do it ok, with the ratchet wrench extender from above in the hood.

[@Queteimp]

This is the best video on this regard.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@Queteimp]

@@HowtoAutomotive Nothing to thank (it is the true). Your video is pretty good , it made 90% of the work easier. Just in case: by mistake I found the starter can be pulled out from the upper part. Just turn it over from orginal position , pass the back, move fan's blade, and use that space,in between the blades, to pass one corner ( where bolt goes), then the other. And the same backwards to to install the new one. So no jack required.

[@MrLeo92335]

great vid man,i had no idea one of the bolts was on the other side,thanks

[@adamrickel8626]

Good video, especially noting that one bolt comes in from the other direction

[@hambonec171]

Works same for a 2003. There are a few lines in the way for the upper bolt (trans dip stick etc). Removed battery and could get to it super easy.

[@curtis2747]

Thank you for your video, it helped me replace my starter on my 05 matrix. Your awesome

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@Lynn-pe5os]

Trying to do this myself and I found this video as clear as mud. Removed the radiator fan and removed the nuts on either side of the wiring harness but I can't figure out where the other bolts are because all I can see in the video is your arm and the top side of the engine.

[@carletonrutherford1799]

After you remove the fan, which is 2 bolts, 3 plastic clips holding the harness, and the overflow hose, the fan comes right out. Then, where the starter is, there is a rubber boot, pull that out of the way, and use a 12 mm socket to remove the wire attached to the starter. Then unplug the little black wiring harness. When you are looking at the starter, look to the right about 6 or 7 inches, there might be a hose hiding the bolt. Bend down a bit, push the hose out of the way, and you will see a 14 mm bolt, undo that one. As for the other 14 mm bolt, it is hiding just on the other side of the harness you unclipped from the starter, and the 12 mm bolt you took off to remove the wire under the rubber boot. It is about a quarter inch down, and towards the motor. If you have a good light, and bend down, you should be able to see it.

[@alfio1421]

Thank you for the video. I took the fan though to make it easier and it worked. Now the problem I have (hence my question for everyone) is where can I get the replacement bolts for the starter (once of the bolts is stripped). Any suggestion will be gladly appreciated.

[@ZBILLY175]

Thank you for the tips! removing the fan like jutjut417 said made this even easier!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@josephbonilla5910]

BRYAN THANKS FOR SHARING BROSKY HAVE NICE WEEKEND

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching you have a nice weekend as well 👍

[@carletonrutherford1799]

1:32 Good information. The only thing I would say is, it only takes 2 bolts, 3 plastic clips holding the harness, and unplugging the overflow hose, to remove the fan. It takes about 5 minutes, and makes things SO much easier. No need to drop the starter down, you can just work from the top of the motor very easily.

[@crissgen]

Thanks for the video, a question , my matrix 2009 starter stay engaged one second after the engine run , what could be the problem thanks to answer me back

[@markpaul1077]

GREAT video!! Just one thing: remind your viewers to route the starter wires “behind” the solenoid, not in front when they put the new starter in. Otherwise the wires don’t reach and orientation is wrong. I had to loosen the starter to re-route the wires. Otherwise a perfect aid. Saved my ass.

[@larrymichaud235]

Thanks for the video, would this apply to a 2010 Matrix?

[@sirsweetness8332]

She paid you with discipline. 🤪. “Son, you are grounded!”

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Sir Sweetness lol

[@arthurseamon3056]

You are a fine son!

[@jmx10]

Usually I remove the radiator fans. It's only 2 10mm bolts and a electric connection, make the job too easy.

[@meanodustino9563]

I did this on a corolla and I didn’t see it and looked for 20mins. Felt like and idiot😂. They tuck it away REALLY well. 👍 found much easier from the bottom

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mean O’ Dustino That bottom bolt probably is easier from the bottom. Thank you for watching!

[@itsatoolthing6323]

I call that government work when I work on family rigs. I've got that same Cornwell Platinum box just in Black. How are you liking your box? I'm not loving the drawer latching system got one drawer that will not latch unless you pick up on the release. And now that the drawers are loaded down I find that the locks will not release on both sides when opening the drawers from any hand position. Maybe do an update video on the tool box with your opinions about it

[@yusuihang]

Brian, I have a suggestion for you. Do you think you can put the book hours in the video description for your videos?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

yusuihang very good suggestion I can start adding Labor times. Thank you for watching!

[@callmebackfriday2]

Thanks for the video, 👍

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@ernestomurillo5017]

Thank you so much for the video my friend it was so helpful

[@billziegmond4943]

Sweet! Starters are a pain in the butt sometimes.

[@muscletherapysandiego7587]

Is the process the same for a manual transmission

[@c.e.3194]

Awesome video.

[@AntiFakeJewsRev2-9-0Zach9-6]

Shalam bro, I Just done fix my 30mnts ago, thanks

[@rickeydevine5685]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@qwe304]

Two bolts, one plug and one hose will let you remove the radiator fan and reservoir, giving you a lot more clearance

[@mglennon5535]

Good stuff

[@jeffleary1598]

Thank you

[@BobInReno1]

Getting to the one bolt under the throttle body was a bitch. So I removed the throttle body. Very easy to remove after I did that.

[@jacobdecker2727]

Awesome thanks

[@sarahsimmerman3554]

Dude, you made this way too hard. You didn’t even have to get under the vehicle if you just took the radiator fan out. It’s literally two bolts and a pigtail.

[@BrianMitchell321]

Good video except if you take out the 2 ten holding in the fans at the beginning of the video and pull the fans out it makes this 50 times easier

[@randymurray934]

Nice thanks!

[@BurtChristopherson-id5nw]

hit it with a hammer if youre in a pinch!!!! thanks i will use this video as a learning tool sir

[@mh98177]

Disconnect the negative only? I would have thought you disconnect the positive only, or both. That way you can't put yourself between the positive and the ground by accident.

[@mr.nobody4900]

A +

[@RamRam-wb9nw]

1zzfe

[@karamalela8222]

Mm l

[@steveandrews9313]

this is the wrong way to do it

[@golddiggerxxxxx]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. 🤗

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@slavaaa1869]

Thanks you

[@HowtoAutomotive]

slavchik Nouchtaev thank you for watching!