How To Replace A Starter On A Chevy Impala 3.5L 3.9L 2006-2011

How To Replace A Starter on a Chevy Impala 3.5L 2006-2011. 3.4L 3.9L Starter Replacement Chevy Monte Carlo Buick Lucerne Pontiac with 3.5l, 3.9l, and 3.4l engines. Step by Step Instructions on Replacing Your Starter.
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[@laneesha1000]

I watch a million videos on Chevy IMPALA THIS ONE IS BY FAR THE MOST DETAILED VIDEO IVE SEEN ON KZbin TODAY‼️thank you!!!!!!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 really appreciate it🙂

[@josephshannon6760]

I really like this video it really truly is the best video I earn alot removing the bracket help tighten the long screw thanks again.

[@joshbenton1983]

I agree!!! But wait, NeNe you work on cars too? 💪🏾😍😏

[@laneesha1000]

@@joshbenton1983 lol!!!! Actually I do! Lol I’ve always wanted to watching my brother do it it always shocks the guys..lol

[@joshbenton1983]

That's amazing, you're soooo dope! & the only woman I've met in this life time that even got their hands dirty! Its plenty people that dosen't even know how to change a tire or jump a dead battery to say the least! I've learned a lot from KZbin, I just pulled my 1st motor not long ago & now I do my own work instead of going to these expensive ass shops

[@SomnoNaut]

I found a hack. You don't have to remove the wires while the starter is mounted. Just remove the 2 mounting bolts, side the starter out, and disconnect the wires when hanging down. There is enough slack to allow this.

[@daddyrick4860]

I've never seen a video so simple and to the point. Great job sir, you are tremendous help.

[@Turbine2k5]

Dude, this video was a LIFESAVER! I have an '06 Monte Carlo, and the procedure is identical to this. Took me a day and a half and trips out for more tools, but I got it replaced and she starts super fast! A+ tutorial!

[@backyardchevy328]

That's awesome🙂 glad u were able to fix it🙂 thank you

[@latishawalker8299]

I just want to say this is the best video on how to replace the starter...it helped me out very much....i was able to take out and put in my own starter!! Thank you very much!!

[@backyardchevy328]

That's awesome🙂 feels so nice to be able to help someone else fix their own car🙂 thank you

[@latishawalker8299]

@@backyardchevy328 thank you it is very rewarding....thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@backyardchevy328]

@@latishawalker8299 anytime🙂 thank you for supporting me and my channel

[@blitzmakesunevenmm4323]

You just helped me get this starter out. Thank you...btw it’s 8 degrees warm currently!

[@Jyoung850]

Thanks to your help I just replaced my starter with zero experience. You are awesome, thank you

[@nikandjofl]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. You really know how to do a tutorial. Very detailed including your video footage. I also like that you included what tools and sizes to use, plus the cat! You would make a really great instructor/teacher if not one already... thanks a lot!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much, really means a lot to me🙂

[@glennwolf1516]

I'm not much of a mechanic, but I enjoy working on vehicles, especially when it goes right. Thank you very much for this video. I was able to change my starter with a minimum of self inflicted problems. Thanks again.

[@juandoughboy]

Dude, how you got such clear vid on this is beyond me....Kudos and thank you!!!

[@RalphsPier1961]

Hey all you wrenchers out there, I found out if you remove the oil filter on the 3.5 engine, you'll have plenty more room to get the positive wire connection off. This video saved me a labor fee. Did it myself! I am 70 years old, had a heart transplant 14 months ago. If I can do it, many other mechanically minded skilled patient guys can do it too. Swearing badly is acceptable.

[@dkeithsteele7332]

Thank you so much for your excellent videos. My car wouldn’t start last night so I investigated the problem, checked and ruled everything else out and just finished replacing my starter. I had never done that before. Success!!Your videos on diagnostics and replacement are the most concise yet comprehensive I have ever seen. Thanks again I’m coming back for more the next time! Great job!!

[@Elpadrino270]

This video made the process as simple as it can get from start to finish.

[@SomeGuy-br9tj]

Terrific video, thanks for making it! And I love the sponsorship by the cat. This video made replacing my starter a really easy job. I was even able to squeeze the starter out of the bottom of the car and back in again instead of through the side area where the hose is.

[@ChristopherWhite-ov3wy]

I replaced mine in the dark 8 months ago , in daylight I had to remove oil filter and starter slid right out.

[@evanuresti]

You saved me about $800 and maybe a week of the car being In the shop. Thank you!!

[@backyardchevy328]

thats awesome🙂👍 happy to be able to help

[@rodneybrown6038]

I like the way you expressed the job in a calm way. You did the step by step in order where I could understand! Thank You!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@cakesnipher7024]

Excellent tutorial! This is by far the most complete and descriptive video I have found this morning. Much respect!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it

[@minimumwade]

Hey dude!! The very first repair I EVER DID. U helped me learn to do this all on my own. Thank you so much. Diagnosed by your video as well!! I went out and bought all of the stuff myself. My first socket set! Had to mbira a 13 & 15 mm separate. Would not have even knew where to start without your guidance.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats so awesome! Great job🙂 happy to be a part of ur first repair..congratulations

[@dougcarter2210]

you are the best i have heard so far at explaining you talk slow and well

[@theriverseeker]

Thanks for taking the time to be so detailed in your video. It served as a good reference while changing out the starter.

[@bismuthmengaming]

I just want to say your video saved me hundreds. Just did this replacement myself on my 09 LTZ and your video made it easy. Thank you.

[@kevinbowers2832]

What a tremendous job on this video. I may be having to replace my starter on my 2008 Chevy Impala and this video is a life saver. I feel extremely confident I can do it now that I've seen you wonderfully done video. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this video.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you:) Definitely glad to be able to help with my video:)

[@daverowe4810]

Extremely informative! especially describing what tools were to be required!

[@xxxkybourbonxxxx]

im going to replace mine today, 2006 impala, 242k miles, very good video, wish me luck, thanks

[@mrouisucf]

Thank for being clear and informative. The best guide for doing this job 🙌🏾 without a doubt!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you i appreciate it

[@evansmith1163]

Amazing video, I had no trouble removing and replacing the starter with your guidance. For my 3.5L engine, I did have to remove the lower panel like you did, rather than just loosen it. I couldn't work around it and get to that 10mm bolt to remove the little plastic cover.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea i found it much easier to do without that splash shield

[@joshrob316]

This will be my 3rd time swapping my mom's 3.5 buick starter (oil leak killing them) and i needed to know what size sockets since I'll be doing it at the gas station parking lot. Thanks for being so detailed 👌

[@David-uh9cc]

Everyone is right, this is the best tutorial on the web...I used this plus some of the other ideas offered here as well..I 1) only loosened a few splash guard clips and tied it back with a bungee cord, 2) removed the oil filter and caught any oil that dripped out, 3) disconnected the two starter wires from the oil filter area and dropped the starter from that area too and did not have to squeeze the starter out from under the radiator hose...there was plenty room...4) I reconnected the wires before reinstalling the mounting bolts...it did not hang down by the wires...the starter was supported by placing it on the frame area., it did not fall down...those are the only techniques I did different but could not have done it without your video and comments from others...thanks yooz!!

[@LadyVSC13]

Thank you for writing all of the tips out, I replaced a starter on my 99 suburban 2x but this one on my 06 impala looks way harder, I haven't seen all the other tips yet, so your comment just helped me A LOT!! I will be doing mine tomorrow morning.

[@dhatbwoy696]

Best video on KZbin for this process. Good lighting and step by step instructions from start to finish, good job bro. Thank you.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 really appreciate it

[@heydavid1]

Thanks for taking the time to create and share this video. I agree that this is by far the best tutorial on KZbin for this job. Simple, concise, and to the point. Great job. It helped me tremendously.

[@backyardchevy328]

thank you🙂

[@brooke6946]

Thank you for the detailed and informative video! I was successfully able to replace my starter with your instruction and it started back up beautifuly.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome! Great job!🙂 thank you for the support

[@kylegotliebson2135]

Excellent video. One of the best auto repair tutorials I've watched.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 greatly appreciated

[@jtfetterer]

Great tutorial, got the job done! Agree with the comments regarding the oil filter removal, made it a much easier job to drop it down and swap out the electrical connector and battery terminals, then replace them and remount

[@wlr3656]

Best instructions I've seen on KZbin ever. Thanks man

[@houstonstringer]

I have to replace my battery cables and wanted to see how hard it was to get to the starter connection. This video was by far probably the best tutorial I have watched (and I have watched a lot). Some things that I love (don't worry, you did it, this is just so you can keep this in mind on future videos) 1) Camera was steady and in focus the whole time 2) Sockets needed and the size 3) again, the camera was completely focused so I was able to see which way to turn the screws (I know, righty tighty, lefty loosey, but when I go under the car it gets confusing) 4) The tab - you made sure to show how to take it off, after you already took it off, since it was impossible to see, that was awesome) basically, all the little details make it easy to follow. You have a new subscriber and you are at the top of my list when searching for tutorials. Thank you!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much...really makes all the effort to get the angles and views all worth it...i really appreciate this comment so much...thank you and thank you for the support🙂

[@twobrothers5621]

Great video. Just worked for me

[@changgeorge2411]

I did this job on my own impala a few years ago. If you are not a mechanic, you really need to follow every single step on this video. Also, you better off wear a safety glass. It is preventing dirt drop into your eyes.

[@Mrrsmtchll2]

Thanks man. I followed your instructions and got my car back running. Plus you saved me a couple hundred dollars.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome! Great job🙂👍

[@doneright5491]

0:15 unhook battery - negative terminal - 10mm 0:40 bracket - 15mm bolts (use extensions to get square on bolts - avoid rounding!) 2:13 - dust cover - 10mm bolt 2:50 starter wiring - 13mm nut - plus lift plastic tab 4:08 starter bolts - 15mm plus extension/s 5:45 for cat lovers :) 5:55 Install

[@relishdatta4FIRE]

I really appreciate this video sir. Very simple to follow and although my area to work in was considerably tighter with the oil filter so close to the starter on my 2006 impala. I got the job done.

[@johnnyseeds9688]

This is the best damn video online on how to change the starter out on an impala. You did a great job!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@Retawdid]

This video definitely helped me Ashe’s saved me so much money in repairs. Thank you!

[@madedesires7323]

Changed my starter this morning thanks to ya video my baby starts again👍 thank you sir

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome! Great job🙂👍

[@quintinharrison1982]

Thank you so much for the detailed step by step breakdown. I've had watched a few videos most Rambling with the job partially done missing steps thank you again

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@leh3827]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. WELL DONE!

[@nathandyer1934]

Very good video it's people like you that make it easy to fix your own car and save hundreds of $$ thanks!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 so glad to be able to help

[@flexxin_daily5127]

What can I say, the cats message touched me, I hit like.

[@backyardchevy328]

Glad to hear it🙂..thank you for the support

[@marcussmith9376]

The best video for 2007 Impala. Eventhough the setup on mine was a little different, this video showed me exactly what i needed to do. Thank you!!!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@shiiithousemouse2032]

What a great informational video. Thanks for the help and easy to follow instructions. Those angles could not have been easy to film

[@alexbell84]

Excellent video, the kitty message was very useful and I took it to heart. Seriously though I really enjoyed you getting right to the job and not playing an annoying intro.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@dennisbaumis1928]

Great video. Helped me a ton. I especially liked the word from the kitty

[@SweetDWillie1]

This guy did a superb job with the video. And the cat for sure helped.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much i really appreciate it🙂

[@patrickjohnson690]

Great video. It helped me replace the starter in much less time then could have taken. Keep up the good work.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 so glad to be able to help...thank you for the support

[@danweber8382]

Great step by step, I would add it is a lot easier taking the oil filter out and using that hole then trying to go out the front. Yes you'll lose a little oil but have so much less frustration in the long run and save previous time also.. Cheers

[@Makario2Trill]

Thx 🙏🏼 bro U saved me money and I’m not stranded anymore

[@dovienya18]

Its a great video. Just wondering how you have so much space under yours. That bolt you used an extender to get to, is directly under the frame for me.

[@calebmosher562]

It's really nice that you gave the torque.

[@JOLETELLC]

I dropped my oil filter and backed the starter out then dropped it instead of pulling it through the front bumper area. Sooo much easier and doesn't damage the radiator hoses. Very little oil was in the filter when I dropped it.

[@daveiacov8858]

This is a good video, thanks for making it. even though I've done this on similar cars it's always good to go back for a refresh. thanks

[@RL_Repairs310]

I missed that step at 8:42. I overtightened it at first. Went back to the video and loosened it up a bit. Good as new. Thanks for this video.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats great🙂 glad u got it going...great job👍

[@RL_Repairs310]

@@backyardchevy328 update: I just noticed today while my car was on I heard the start crank on it own. Any clue on this matter?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@RL_Repairs310 that would happen if the starter crank wire(smaller wire on the starter solenoid) is touching the main starter battery wire...so youll want to make sure those wires arent touching or too close to each other...or can also be if the ignition cylinder is sticking in the crank position or got bumped forward to crank

[@jeffreysmith3704]

Best video online for this job...thanks much!

[@jesuslozano5560]

I'm so glad I found this video bud that video on how to replace a starter it help so much...thank u watched in 2021

[@backyardchevy328]

So glad it was helpful🙂 thank you for the support

[@darkhorseautoanddiesel]

Your cat appears to be about as helpful as mine, which is not at all. Mine does the same thing, just watches and yells at me rather than help. 😂 Good video, I've got one of these coming into my shop next week so I wanted to know what I was getting into. I may refer back to this then.

[@Jean_13_]

great video, thank you for telling us the socket sizes we needed

[@sojministries337]

Man this is such an awesome video great job. Very good angles and directions. I feel like I could accomplish anything watching this.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much🙂 comments like these make the effort and extra time i put into videos to help others worth it🙂 and im sure u can accomplish anything u set ur mind to

[@evanmellott4968]

Thanks for the help great tutorial. Way easier going on than coming off lol

[@tristanexantus6386]

When I did this job I found the starter can be dropped straight down without having to pull it under the radiator hose.. You make good videos and I come here to get a heads up. Your drum brake video helped me big time thanks.👍🏿

[@backyardchevy328]

I wasnt able to on the engine in the video, but yea some are different...thank you:)

[@tristanexantus6386]

@@backyardchevy328 I understand.. I did it this way on 2007 3.5 Impala. I actually found out on accident, I was just trying to lower the starter and reposition it to get a better grip when I saw it could come out this way.✌🏿

[@backyardchevy328]

@@tristanexantus6386 yea then it should be the same..when i tried i couldnt get it out straight down

[@tristanexantus6386]

@@backyardchevy328 I promise you it can come out from the bottom, it's been a while since I did the job but that's how I got it out and the new one back in... Those Corolla drum brakes, not so easy!😵 Half a day and busted a wheel cylinder later I finally got em installed.

[@backyardchevy328]

@@tristanexantus6386 i believe you lol..im just saying maybe i should of tried longer...yea some drum brakes are quite annoying to do

[@samuellopez8703]

Best video on how to replace the starter, hands down . Thank you!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much that means a lot to me🙂

[@kdparrent]

Your video saved my dad and I. Thanks!

[@backyardchevy328]

So glad to be able to help🙂

[@dansherfy8589]

This video was a lifesaver for my buddy and I, appreciate it bro

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats great! So glad it was helpful🙂👍

[@bryanmiller9324]

It would have been helpful if you mentioned that the only way to accomplish this is by removing the ground effect under the front bumper.

[@austinherrmann5217]

Yeah I had to find out the hard way

[@THEBLOODYBALLOON]

thank you sir. i was having the same issue did the starter now it works perfectly

[@HouseOfIsrael720]

Thank you so very much for this great video. Step by step. Keep up the good works!

[@kripblood5533]

Best video on changing the starter by far 🙏🏽 thank you

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@toneperkins2658]

I have a 2006 Chevy Impala LTZ and I'm thinking that it's the starter that's going out however we might try to change the starter and checking to see if that's the problem in this video right here is very helpful we haven't tried it yet but I have took notes so if it comes down to that we have this tutorial right here thank you very much for the help even though I haven't tried it yet but is still very beneficial just in case never know

[@lpsoreo199]

Thank you for the video. Just finished mine. Worst part was getting it out of there.

[@isaacwalter3857]

Even I, Squilliam Fancyson, was able to replace the starter on my 2007 chevy impala after watching this video; Thank you.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome🙂 thank you for the support

[@Luis-dz2zs]

Very helpful, Thank You.! 👍 Also loved the message from the kitty lol 😅

[@fistpunder]

Nicely done sir. We had our starter go out and this Video made it easier. Thank you.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 so glad to hear it was helpful

[@kaidenz2494]

Really good coaching that works.

[@jamesdube4496]

Thank you for making this video. I had no idea it was gonna be somewhat easier than I thought. Thanks again.

[@backyardchevy328]

Glad to hear u were able to get it done🙂👍 great job! Thank you for the support

[@renee6668]

Thank you so much for this video, now this is all showing video from under the car ?

[@trevorfincannon3422]

Best how to video I've seen and I have watched a lot on several vehicles and jobs

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 i really appreciate it, really means a lot to me🙂

[@jnray094evr]

Hi Informative video thanks.Could you tell me where to jack my 06 chevy lt 3.5 6cyl up to remove starter?

[@backyardchevy328]

Oh no, i didnt include it in that in the video🤦‍♂️, this video will have it at about 15 seconds in..kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGS4ZGampb15qNE

[@zixuhlent1]

thanks man really helpful, saved me 260$ labor and tow charge

[@backyardchevy328]

Thats awesome🙂 glad to be able to help

[@mauricemagiqceo]

Thank you brother old vid but still needed.

[@MrArichG]

Great detailed video. The part i didn't wanna do was remove the whole splash guard so hopefully just by removing the three bolts i can get to the starter easily.

[@bryanmiller9324]

That didn't work did it? Have to take off the splash guard anyway. Would have been nice if he mentioned that part.

[@MrArichG]

@@bryanmiller9324 I didn't have to take the whole splash guard off.

[@David-uh9cc]

I loosened that splash guard and pulled it up and out of the way with a bungee cord in one of the clip holes and pulled it up and hooked it onto the engine area...

[@nicopicco]

I do have a question...and it's been in the back of my mind for the last 25 years. It is the reason I NEVER replaced a starter. Do you need to shim/check to gap between the starter gears and the flywheel? This was something that was required on a mid 80's Pontiac. Or are the newer starters not requiring to gap them properly anymore. Your help would be greatly appreciated as I am finding myself possibly helping a family member replace a starter today.

[@backyardchevy328]

No, that is not a requirement anymore..older engines from 60s to 80s would use similar cast for engines and could also use the same starter but they werent exact and precise so to get them to work ud have to shim em to compensate for the subtle differences..now they got rid of that and certain starters will only fit certain years etc.

[@nicopicco]

@@backyardchevy328 thank you

[@backyardchevy328]

@@nicopicco anytime🙂

[@robertdiaz9297]

Hello kitty. It's good to have fun while working TYVM for sharing

[@heatheroelslager8051]

great detail and easy to fallow. shows how to in real time. great job!!!!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you i really appreciate it🙂

[@brothrjj]

Fantastic video! Thank you for doing that!

[@KandiceNTheMiddle]

Thank you! Doing this job tomorrow! So thorough and straightforward!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 hope everything goes smoothly good luck🙂

[@Ktrell345]

Did you have to lift your vehicle to do this? Or is there enough space from the ground? I trust my jack stands but I always feel safer if I’m not under a lifted car. Lol

[@deeshah6676]

Great video!!! It was very helpful you sound like the actor Van diesel👍🏿

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea ive gotten that in a few comments on other videos

[@WannabeVTS]

Thank you, that deep bolt was a pain in the ass but i got it done

[@cjsoutherland7569]

This was a life saver very detailed and informative thanks

[@chpthncook37]

amazing video!! hardest parts were tightening the 13mm nut on the neg/positive terminal, so many wires in the way and i didn't have socket for mini wrench, finally got it -- also removing the starter below the coolant hose did scrape the hose a bit OVERALL not too bad job

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 yea i found those same parts to be the most troubling as well..a few people did say if u removed the oil filter that it can be removed that way too but i haven't tried it personally

[@danielperegrine4115]

great job on this video, fun and informative. Give the kitty my regards as I approve their message.

[@bigdummy9844]

The important message from Kitty is what sold me. 😁 Great video brother

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂

[@dcowans2]

Great video solved a problem I had been facing for three weeks now. Amazing detail

[@backyardchevy328]

That's awesome🙂 so glad to hear u were able fix the issue...thank you🙂 and thank you for the support

[@1986mustangsally]

Excellent vid man! Simple and straight forward 👍🏼 good job

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much, really appreciate the support🙂