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My IS300 is not starting. The starter clicks but it does not start. The battery has been tested good and fully charged.

I started on the removal and had a really difficult time getting to the bolts. I did a search and found that I will need to remove the engine cradle and tilt the transmission to get to it.

Basically, I live in an apartment complex and I am not supposed to work on my car in the parking lot. Any idea how long this swap will take with a socket set, socket hinge, 2 jackstands, and a jack?
All of my tools are at my parent's garage. I don't even have a torque wrench.

How many of you guys have actually attempted this with regular handtools and sitting on jackstands? How long did it take?

I don't want to get started and 2 hours in I get fined for working on my car in the parking lot while still having hours left on the install.


Thanks.

 

I know this is an old thread but were you able to figure out how to remove the starter? I just ran into the same issue with the top bolt removal. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

 

Is300Mai: The lower bolt can be reached with standard tools, 14mm socket I believe. The top bolt does NOT require you to lower the transmission but lowering it does make it easier. Either way, you just need several feet worth of extensions with a swivel end. I've done this job both ways and would recommend leaving the trans alone as this just adds to the potential of not reinstalling something correctly.

 

Thank you MIS300! I've gotten it replaced and you are correct the methods you suggested was what I had to do.

 

Glad it worked out!