On the 5.7L Tundra the starter is located under the vehicle not under the intake. On previous models yes it was under the intake but that was with the 4.7L. I know this because I am currently having fun with an 07 5.7L starter. I've done the 4.7L starter so I know that I am correct
got it done. raise the vehicle and do it from underneath. pull the heat shield off the starter, which will be a pain, pull the engine oil dipstick and you will get just enough room to pull it out. It might help to pull the wheel off too. If anybody needs more help post and I'll answer.
how hard and long is it to change the starter on a 07 tundra 5.7 ?
I'd say its of moderate difficulty but if you know your way around a wrench youl'll do ok. took me about 3 hours. I didnt need any special tools but you will need plenty of patience or you will just lose it
I had to change mine today on a 2007 5.7 Tundra... Lucky for me I have a friend that is a mechanic and we were able to use his shop and tools. You will want a lift for this job. The starter is located on the passenger side under the exhaust manifold. you will need to remove the front part of exhaust and also the exhaust from the engine..Plus 2 aluminum shields. We were able to get the job done in about 2 1/2 to 3 hours..but he has all the tools and a lift. There is no way I would try this job without a lift
I just did my 2010 Tundra 5.7 and It wasn't as bad as I thought. Found a blog where a guy removed starter by only removing wheel, cats/middle exhaust pipe, exhaust manifold, heat shields then starter. 2.5 hrs
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The starter is located under the intake manifold. I've attached a link to pictures of the process. The most useful tip appears to be how to not have to drain the coolant by leaving the Turbo attached and setting it aside while removing the manifold and access to the starter.
http://www.yotatech.com/f28/4-7-litre-tundra-starter-131576/
I've seen a re-mag starter for as little a $115.00 but I think I would buy the dealer unit to preclude having to do this procedure again in this lifetime.
Have fun,
TF
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 GASDisconnect battery ground cable. After removing battery ground cable wait 90 seconds to prevent air bag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove nuts securing v-bank cover.
Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
Remove bolts securing engine under cover subassembly.
Loosen air cleaner clamps from throttle body and remove air cleaner hose assembly.
Disconnect MAP sensor connector, and remove bolts securing housing assembly.
Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
Remove drive belt.
Remove clips righthand fender apron seal...
My 2010 Tundra's starter is under the exhaust manifold. I know because I just did one today.
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SOURCE: My 2007 Toyota Tundra 4.7l shows VSC OFF lights
check air filter for dirty , how many miles or kms have your car? , maybe need to replace spark plugs, try to reset the ecu for a momentany malfunction, remove the negative battery terminal few minutes and reconnect,start engine and drive, check if lights goes off , please write me
SOURCE: I need to replace starter
No you do not need to remove the plenums. The starter is removed and installed from underneath the truck of from within the wheel well if the wheel is removed. You should go buy a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for $20 they are indisposable to do it yourselfers and will give detailed step-by-step instructions with pictures.
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