Lexus IS250 | IS350 EASIEST Way To Change The Starter - Tutorial DIY (2006-2012)

This is a step-by-step DIY guide aimed at bypassing the ridiculous steps listed by Lexus itself. This compares with other methods, and I found it to be the simplest, most straight forward. You can use a 3/8" drive set, but the 1/2" set is listed below with other necessary tools that are pretty good. Good luck!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 The simple way or the hard way
0:37 Step 1 – Disconnecting the battery
0:55 Step 2,3 – Jack up the car – Remove the access panel
1:04: Step 4 – Removing the transmission bracket
1:49 Step 5, 6, 7 – Removing the starter wiring
2:28 Step 8 – Removing the starter bolts w/ methods and tools
4:26 Step 9 – Removing the subframe nuts
4:54 Step 10 – Jacking up the engine
5:33 Step 11 – Removing the starter
6:22 Step 12 – Installing the new starter (w/ part numbers)
7:21 Step 13, 14 – Lower bolt loosely in – remove the engine jack
7:47 Step 15 – Reconnect starter wiring w/ method
8:40 Step 16 – Tighten the starter bolts
9:20 Alternative methods and comparison
11:09 Difficulty Chart

May be similar for GS350, GS300, RC300, RC350, IS300 as the starters are listed as the same between 2006-2017

[ShockingTips]

You are very well spoken and that helps immensely with the instructional video

[fsimmala]

This is super smart way in Youtube it helps taking out starter from Lexus GS also

[Asdeer]

Early ChrisFix quality level. This is a huge compliment fyi.

[bulleto]

Works for Grs Crowns as well, however it's easier as they are rhd so you don't have the steering shaft on that side. You can just take the starter out directly below without lifting the engine.

[islife]

Thanks for the video! My starter just went out today. I ordered it from Rock Auto also. I have a 2010 IS350, 198k miles. Alternator is still original.

[snake]

If your starter bolts are as tight as mine were you won't get that top bolt this way. I used a deep impact 14mm and a 20" extension. Then ratchet with a breaker pipe.

[brianmac]

Great video, applies also to Toyota Mark X with same engine / starter, different body.

[markruiz]

When taking off the transmission bracket do you need to place anything under

[Igryan]

Hey. Are these part numbers the same for a 07 gs350 with a push-to-start?
The old number is the same but has -84 at the end. But wanted to see if the new part number will work for my car?
Thanks.

[djxaviermora]

Use a swivel socket for the top bolt. No need to use a long extension.😅

[mashood]

No matter what on a lexus is250 you ll need to replace front left engine support and the support bracket

[Alejandro-ovzw]

I did my alternator and it was simple compared to this wow i hope mine lasts forever

[HoodsGlobal]

Wow! Just watching this clip for comparison to the ES350. ES350 is way easier, not a sports car like the IS250/350 though.

[robertavila]

Very helpful going to try doing this to my AWD 🫡