How to remove the starter?

Tiny
AMANDA ARMSTRONG
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  • 2006 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 1.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 179,125 MILES
How do I get the starter out?
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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First you need to disconnect the battery negative cable. Then raise the car up, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Then remove the positive cable and the trigger wire along with the starter motor mounting bolts and it should come out of the engine bay. It weights about 10 pounds so be ready. You may need to remove a CV axle or some heat shielding to get the the starter which is located on the right side of the engine down low near the bell housing of the transmission. This guide will help walk you through the steps with a diagram for your car below.

General guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Monday, May 19th, 2025 AT 11:19 AM

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