Section 12 (Starting System (2AZ-FE)): Starter: Installation

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INSTALL STARTER ASSEMBLY
1. Install the starter with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 37 N*m (377 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Starter Mounting Bolts
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2. Connect the starter connector.
3. Install the terminal nut and cover the nut with the cap.
  Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Starter Connectors
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INSTALL BATTERY BRACKET REINFORCEMENT
1. Install the bracket reinforcement.
  Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Installing Bracket Reinforcement
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INSTALL FRONT BATTERY BRACKET
1. Install the bracket front with the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
2. Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.
Fig 4: Installing Front Battery Bracket
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INSTALL BATTERY
INSTALL BATTERY INSULATOR
INSTALL BATTERY CLAMP
1. Attach the hook of the battery clamp to the battery bracket front.
2. Temporarily tighten the nut and install the bolt.
3. Adjust the battery clamp's position.
4. Fully tighten the nut and bolt.
  Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Installing Battery Clamp
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5. Attach the 2 wire harness clamps.
CONNECT CABLE TO POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL