where is the starter on my car & is it easy to replace

1999 SATURN SL2
159,000 MILES
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TROYRIGSBEE
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car wont start when i turn the key to start it theirs no clicking all the gaugaes work and when i turn the key the day time runing light shut off. the battery is new turmales are clean. where is the starter located. is it easy to take off. do i have to take the intake manfold off to replace it. thank you
Oct 3, 2011 at 4:37 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Its right under the intake manifold on the drivers side you dont have to remove the intake manifold.Before you change it make sure your getting power to the small purple wire to the starter while trying to start it.If you are bad starter its common for the starters to go bad on those cars.
Oct 3, 2011 at 4:47 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is on the side of the engine toward the top of the oil pan as far as height. It bolts to the bell housing on the transmission. Make sure you disconnect the battery before working on it.
Oct 3, 2011 at 4:48 AM
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