I just did this job this afternoon on my 99 Corolla. Your video helped me quite a bit so thanks for posting this. I don't think I would have ever found that top bolt if it weren't for this video. I too had to remove the oil filter (don't forget to put it back in before you test!). You definately want to use the smallest wrench you can to get that lower bolt off. Nice work and again thanks for posting!

I bought a new one. I did take the solenoid apart though, and I could see that the contacts were very rough looking. I know it could have been repaired but for 100 bucks I just put the new one in. I also replaced the radiator a couple weeks earlier due to a broken seal. I'm gonna make this corolla go forever. :)

The top bolt is a pain to remove because the first 1/4" of threads going into the starter flange were cross threaded when my car was put together at the factory.For easy access to the top bolt, remove the air intake and battery. Fit a long ratchet extention with a 14mm socket to reach the top bolt head located under the throttle body.Remove the lower 14mm bolt located under the oil filter...that should be easy!After the starter is removed, check the upper mounting bolt threads on the starter flange for damage. Bench test your starter after you replaced the contacts and plunger.Also, don't be tempted to remove the plastic cover under the car because the bolt heads will break while you try to remove them.This is due to rust.Hopefully, your starter will last you another 100k miles after this repair.

Hey Frank, there are only 2 bolts (14mm) holding the starter in place. You can't see the upper one that easy...best to use a flashlight and take a long extension with a 14mm nut just like I do in the video. Start with inserting the wrench next to the battery tray towards the engine...I know it is hard to see, but it is there.

Another thanks here! Helpful tips about the oil filter and pulling the battery. Here are a few things I can add: Use some electric motor cleaner on the inside of the starter. Pull the oil sensor plug. It helps on reassembly. Put the wires back on the starter before bolting it in. Starts perfect now and it my code caused by overfilling the gas tank even cleared. Car must be happy.

Thank you for posting the video. Excellent tip on getting to the top bolt by removing the battery. I was able to get my 2002 Corolla starter out within 30 minutes with your video instruction. Thanks again.

I also put a new kit that I got from eBay. The kit includes a new plunger and two new copper contact plates, it was

Today I finally got my repair kit from ebay (only $13 shipped)...2 contacts and new plunger. When I installed the contacts I was a little worried because they looked like a little bit cheap quality...not like the original ones. Anyways...put everything together, went to autozone and got the starter tested before I waste my time installing it. ALL TESTS PASSED!!! Yeah!....

Yes, You can do it without removing oil filter. 6 x 10mm + 2 x 14mm. one 14mm from bottom, one 14mm from right side top side under air intake box. If your car needs an oil change do it at the same time leaving oil filter out during removal and instillation of starter. But it is NOT required, with a little wiggling you can do it =) IF your repair kit is on it's way but your starter isn't working and you wanna DRIVE ASAP, just pull the starter and clean contacts plus bottom side of solenoid.

glad I checked you tube,,, I was ready to yank the intake runners off to find the upper bolt, great video,, thanks man!

Actually, I took out the battery (and tray) first like you have suggested, then the starter top bolt. I then took out the oil filter to make room. Jack up the car to get the second bolt, then wiggle the starter out easily.

My car is a 99 Toyota corolla. It take about 10 to 20 tries( turning the key and getting the one click every time as the video) it's getting worst but what I've notice is that when I've been driving for like half an hour and I when I come back 30 minutes after it start perfectly because it's still hot but the next day when I'm trying to star the car again same old process the clicking noise.

Disreguard the shrouds....but I did move the air cleaner box to get to the top bolt. Your socket sizes are right on.....But man, that thing was liking pulling a square peg out of a round hole. Getting it all the way out of the car....whew!

This worked our perfect for me. Thanks for the video and the tools were spot on bro. Much appreciated!....now on to my Jeep with Radiator and Thermostat problem :(

I can't believe I got the Son Bitch out without blowing off a bolt head!!The extender ratchet did the trick but I had to keep turning the bolt with on open wrench coz it would not hand loosen. I guess it was kicking and screaming all the way to the end. The plunger sides where the cooper connections are as well as the cooper contacts inside look really beat up. I could clean it up just to be down there again in a few weeks. I think I'm gonna go Frankman's route and order up at E-Bay.Thanks Ya'll

thanks, i was able to remove the starter with this video

Just fixed mine. Replaced contacts and plunger with a $12 part on Amazon. Had to buy a socket extension. I have a 1996 Corolla. Starter is on the back of the engine. Had to remove the air filter compartment instead of the battery. But basically the same process as the video.

How was the installation? Did you do it with oil filter in place as well? Notes: the recessed nuts on the contact bolts may need to be removed with grounded down to 15.5 mm OD 14 mm scoket head. I use 13 mm huts during installation. Cleaning the solenoid contacts may be temporary solution. I am getting new contacts at pick your part by stripping recently rebuild or new starters. It is a good idea to cover one terminal on the battery before removal to prevent accidental shorts. Best!

no i cant see any of the bolts.. i tried looking on other videos but they dont show where the bolts are either...how odd i know how to strip a starter thats easy part.did it on way home at a truck stop off highways for my dodge ram . the hard part is finding the location of those 2 bolts

why are you treating the camera? just hold it still would help. makes me dizzy.

Thanks for the video. My Mom's car had plastic under carriage shrouds. Gonna remove them and try following your steps. hwg!

hi do you have to underneath the car to remove the starter?

HEY YO I DID IT!!! I FIXED MY OWN MF'ING STARTER!!!!! I FIRED IT UP AFTER PUTTING ALL BACK TOGETHER!!! LIKE A CHARM SHE PUT OUT!!THANKS ALOT FRANK!!! YOU DA MAN!!!! PS I"LL ORDER UP THE KIT NEVER THE LESS!!

Glad I could help! Just curious...did you have to remove the oil filter or were you able to wiggle the starter out with filter in?

Great tutorial! I got everything loose and off except the bottom bolt. I think my ratchet is to short(can get little or no torque on it and it slips) and my extender a bit too long(comes in at a funky angle). I'm afraid of stripping or breaking the bolt head. Then it's game over. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

Yes. You have to remove the plastic cover on the passenger side (just take off 6 screws) and the oil filter to make room for the starter to pull it out.

Could you please tell me the name of the exact tools that you used to do this?

Hey Frank nice videos! I've subbed. I have a question for you. I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla CE that is having a click issue. It's not the starter but the solenoid contacts and plunger I believe. My question is sir, do you happen to know the part numbers for the plunger and solenoid contacts used, or the starter repair kit you used?

Frank anyone please help I also tested the alternator and it works fine I'm out of choices I really don't know what it is

Thank you sir u save me alot a time.that bolt by the battery,i would have never guess it was there.

The guy asked me what was wrong with it and I told him that I just fixed the contacts and just wanted to double check.He looked at me like he never heard about repair kits and asked where I got the parts from and how much I payed...another customer next to me just payed for a re-built one and then got his old one tested as well...I think he didn't know that you can test them over there...it was funny and a good feeling leaving the store with a perfect original starter and paying nothing!

The reason nobody shows the upper bolt is because it is almost impossible to take a photo of it because of the location...I tried...check it out... I post 2 photo links in the description!

this video was extreamly helpful... thank you TheFrankman711

works on 98 chevy prizm too -- forgot bolt was going other direction -- had done the clutch years ago and was a rediscovery lol

Is it that easy? Just remove the battery and oil filter to access the bolts and the starter comes out?

Where exactly is that first bolt on the starter?

Glad it helped. Did you fix the old starter or got a new one?

Hi alan..there is a chance that your new starter might be defect as well (happens sometimes with rebuilt ones). Did you get any of the starters tested at a local auto store? They test it for free! I got mine tested after I fixed it, just to make sure...

i just finished taking off the battery ans spill jug underneath and there was no bolts facing the battery side..only found one facing passenger side (lower bolt) have no idea where upper bolt is... ive seen other videos.. but for some reason in Gods green earth they don't think it necessary to show where the bolts are too. I have a 99 corolla LE

thiink i used a 3/8" drive ratchet with 12 mm on both bottom bolts(10" extention on the electrical bolt, and maybe a 3" ext. on the other bolt). Make sure u u have a big enough wrench for leverage!

Oil filter was removed during removal and installation. I will put new contacts in since I still have problems...I got a kit from ebay. Sometimes the starter does not disengage and spins without key in the lock. Guess the contacts welded together and make constant contact...that's why I will put new parts in. Hope this will fix it then. And yes people...be careful with the battery terminals...

I know...I had a hard time too to get that thing out...I used a breaker bar (old broom stick) to get the upper bolt to move. I have these plastic covers under the car as well, just forgot to mention that step of taking it off first..

Hi, I have a 2002 How to locate the upper bolt? And did you have to go under to get the lower bolt

Make sure you have some good quality tools and the correct size (14mm for the starter bolts). I think for the bottom bolt I didn't use an extender...or at least it was very short...it's already a year ago when I did it...good luck!

Dude that upper bolt is tucked. Hope you found it ok. But I feel your pain! @TheFrankman711 Good vid!

Glad it helped you..

I appreciate that you made this video but it's too difficult to view constantly turning. That sucks

my ignition is sticking, takes a few tries, but wont return 15% of the time. it tried starting for 15 seconds even after i took out the keys.

if its easy why cant we see that in the video.. iv seen number of videos and none of them show where the bolts are, which is quite odd.

I cleaned it up and am attempting to put it back now. "Bitch City Galore"I'll see how it goes. My kid needs the car pronto. If it acts up again I'll order up the kit . At least now I know how its done. Cake walk next time :) However I can't seem to thread the top bolt back in. I'm starting from the bottom and see if all is put back if the top bolt can't find its way home. Thanks again. Much help!!

you're welcome!

I never pulled the upper bold out of the opening...just left it sit in there. My car starts like new...hopefully it will last for the next 100 000 miles.

I bought a new starter cost me 105$ I replaced it but same clicking noise then I was think that it was maybe my battery bought a new one it cost me 135$ But still same clicking noise then it was think, it might be the wires from the battery to the starter and I changed them and same freaking noise as the video. Please I need serious help.

That's what I'm thinking too. I need a bigger F...ing wrench or ratchet to add some Go power :) Walmart here I come!

I do not think it's possible to take out the starter with the oil filter in place when you go with the bottom route. For me, removing the starter was easier than putting it back in.

Ideally you should do this from the bottom bolt FIRST..... THEN remove the 2 solenoid contacts (not shown at removal)... one is a snap/clip connection and the other is a 13mm nut with washer- negative ground....IMO your vid is slightly misleading on that aspect, You cant just pull out Starter without showing those crucial connections.

There are no special tools needed...just a socket wrench set and one long extension to get to the upper bolt.

Yeah! Get the" solenoid repair kit" and your starter should be OK for the next 100k miles.......

i wish ya didn't spin the video so i can get a good idea where the bolts are

Can the video not fuckin spin around

Working on a car with no gloves and in a white long-sleeved shirt? Not smart.