How to replace the starter motor on the Nissan Sentra 2007 to 2012

Do you need to Replace the starter motor on your Nissan Sentra (2007 - 2012) but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!

What's covered:
Nissan Sentra Haynes Repair Manual for all models from 2007 through 2012

PLEASE NOTE that this manual is intended for vehicles built to US specifications and do not cover diesel models unless specifically stated. Although it is useful when the products or systems are similar to those in other markets, there may still be significant differences, especially in areas concerned with safety and emission control.

[dalion]

Thank you simple and perfectly explained. Installing mine today!!!

[dex]

Thanks for the video, this was huge for me! I just replaced my fiancée’s starter following this video. Thanks for helping us save the additional $300 that the shop quoted us, not to mention getting her car fixed tonight so she could drive home.

In case it’s helpful for someone else, this is all I used:
- 12 mm ratchet socket wrench (electrical component nut)
- another smaller ratchet socket wrench, maybe 8 mm or so (other electrical component nut)
- 3/4” normal wrench (for the lug nut things)

I’m new to this stuff and I did it in a dark parking lot out in 4 degree weather in MN with a phone flashlight in about an hour and a half, so it’s definitely doable for novices!

[nickylantigua]

starter bolts size 18, 12 and 8 for the smaller ones

[philkight]

That had to be the easiest starter I've replaced in my life. Great Video

[sernasamia]

This was such a useful video!! I had to replace my dead starter in the parking lot outside my office! i did it with this video!! THANK YOU!!

[rc_plays]

Would be helpful if he told us what size tools he used

[AdenNotLoud]

Thanks for making this, my starter in my 2011 sentra wentout and this looks like it be easy

[eriktomas]

torque values are 44 inch, 82 inch, and 46 ft/lb for the MR20.

[tyvonjackson]

Very informative but ovrr time the mounting bolt are so tight. A torque wrench it's definitely needed

[WV]

if only it was this easy on 2005 sentra

[YanDaOne_QC]

I'm doing that on a 2009 spec v and let me tell you how lucky you are with all that free just to find a way to get the socket on those bolts is a pain. Now both mounting bolts are removed but the starter isint getting anywhere. It feels like bolts are still there. Even when hammered it doesn't move at 😑

[samberr]

tool sizes would've been nice but great simple video

[holam]

Thank my friend save much money for me

[johngonzales]

What size r the nuts that u took off to disconnect the wiring

[edgarcds]

I have a question is it ture if u replace the starter will the engine die ???

[ViiralHype]

was this a california emissions starter

[vanityisntdead]

I’m struggling to take off my mounting bolts any tips they are really on there!!

[SangreAzul]

I installed it, it turned on, but a day later it did not turn on, what else could it be?

[vamphunterx]

Okay but where is the damn starter motor AT?!!!!