1990 Toyota Corolla Help! Need help changing starter on 199

Tiny
JIMMYL645I
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  • 1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
Hi, friends.
i am in need of help in changing a starter motor for my mother-in-law's 1990 toyota corolla. Its my first time changing the starter and would like some of your feedback on how hard it is to accomplish or perform.

i'm pretty decent in terms on Mechanicals Knowledge. I do my own oil changes/tune ups/transmission flush/radiator flush/ and other misc things in the past. Does this seem like something I can start and finish in a hour or two of time?

and secound, I would like to know what is it I need to do PRIOR to removing/installing the new Starter Motor.

1) do I disconnect battery terminals? To prevent being shocked or fried-
2) do I need to pull any fuse?
3) any other things that need to be done before removing STARTER MOTOR?

thank you so much, guys i'd appreciate any help or input. If anyone out there have already done this or have detailed instruction iam more than pleased/willing to listen to any advice and suggestion.
Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 11:40 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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All you have to do is disconnect the positive and negative battery cable. When your done clean the batt posts and cables and properly tighten it
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 12:48 AM
Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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To add to what Raz said.

Remove passengers tire (jack up, put on stands) and remove stone shield. Disconnect battery, remove connections to starter, starter is held in place with two bolts, one facing passengers side, and one facing drivers side. Remove starter.

MAKE SURE new starter is exactly the same as old one, get a Nippondenso reman'd unit.
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 8:21 AM

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