Hey guys!

For those of you who own a is300 in need of a new starter, don't take your car to the dealership and get subsequently get reamed on labour charges. Here is a succinct write-up on replacing the starter on a is300:

--Reference Materials--
IS300 starter diagram

--Remove or disconnect the following--

Negative cable
Starter connector
Nut, and disconnect the starter wire
2 bolts and starter


--To install--

Installation is the reversal of the removal procedure.

Tighten the starter bolts to 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm).

Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before performing any other work
Starter connector
Nut, and disconnect the starter wire
2 bolts and starter


--To install--

Installation is the reversal of the removal procedure.

Tighten the starter bolts to 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm).