How to remove the starter motor on Lexus RX330?

To remove the starter motor on a four-cylinder model, disconnect the negative battery terminal cable. Also, remove the air filter housing and intake duct for 2.4L engines 2003 and earlier models, or the Car Batteries for models that are 2004 and later. Next, you should detach the engine cover, air filter housing, intake ducts, and filter bracket on the 2.7L engines. Then, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the mounting bolts. For V6 models, disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the battery and the battery tray for Highlander models or just the battery depending on the engine models. Once you remove the battery, remove the air filter housing as well as the intake duct on all models. On 1999-2003 V6 models, start by removing the starter motor, and then the electrical connectors. On RX350 models that come with a 2GR-FKS engine, remove the shift control cable, the bracket, and the mounting bolts. On models that are 2004 and later, remove the electrical connectors and the starter mounting bolts. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

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Lexus RX330 Starter Assembly
Part Number: 28100-0A010
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- Other Name: Starter Assy
- Manufacturer Note: 12V 1.7KW
- Replaced by: 28100-0A011-84
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE, 3MZFE; GSU30L-CWAGKA, GSU35L-CWAGKA, MCU33L-CWAGKA, MCU38L-CWAGKA
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Lexus RX330 Starter Assembly
Part Number: 28100-20020
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Starter Assy
- Manufacturer Note: 12V 1.7KW
- Replaced by: 28100-20020-84
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE, 3MZFE; GSU30L-AWAGKA, GSU35L-AWAGKA, MCU33L-AWAGKA, MCU38L-AWAGKA

Lexus RX330 Starter Motor

The Lexus RX330 Starter Motor converts the power from the battery to the mechanical spin that fires the V6 to life. Inside its small body, the Starter Motor uses a solenoid, fed by a thick battery cable, to thrust the drive pinion into the flywheel, and field coils and a rotating armature to produce the torque to crank the engine. Early models of the Lexus RX330 applied a conventional direct drive electric Starter Motor, but later versions adopted a lighter gear reduction Starter Motor, which adds a small reduction gear between armature and pinion to increase torque while permitting a smaller and more efficient Starter Motor; this updated Starter Motor also improves cold-start reliability. The control circuit goes from the ignition switch through a relay and neutral safety switch so that the engine only cranks in park or neutral. An overrunning clutch detaches immediately when the RX330 fires, which will protect gears and ensure Lexus RX330 start remains for Lexus SUVs.

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Lexus RX330 Starter Motor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove the starter motor on Lexus RX330?
A:
To remove the starter motor on a four-cylinder model, disconnect the negative battery terminal cable. Also, remove the air filter housing and intake duct for 2.4L engines 2003 and earlier models, or the Car Batteries for models that are 2004 and later. Next, you should detach the engine cover, air filter housing, intake ducts, and filter bracket on the 2.7L engines. Then, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the mounting bolts. For V6 models, disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the battery and the battery tray for Highlander models or just the battery depending on the engine models. Once you remove the battery, remove the air filter housing as well as the intake duct on all models. On 1999-2003 V6 models, start by removing the starter motor, and then the electrical connectors. On RX350 models that come with a 2GR-FKS engine, remove the shift control cable, the bracket, and the mounting bolts. On models that are 2004 and later, remove the electrical connectors and the starter mounting bolts. Installation is the reverse of the removal.