QuestionQUESTION: Where is the starter for a 1999 dodge status and what is the easiest way to access it. I would like to replace it myself any further hints would also be helpful. Thank you
ANSWER: what engine size?
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QUESTION: Sry, 4 cyl 2.4L
Answer2.0L ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL
Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower Remove Remote Battery Cable at Shock Tower
Remove air cleaner resonator, Refer to Fuel.
Remove three Transmission Control Module (TCM) mounting screws. Move TCM to provide access to top starter mounting bolt. DO NOT disconnect TCM wiring.
Remove top bolt attaching starter to transmission housing Wire Terminal Connection
Raise vehicle.
Remove battery positive cable nut from starter and remove cable.
Disconnect push on solenoid connector. Unlock the red locking tab and compress lock to release the connector (2.0L only)
Remove the bottom bolt attaching starter to transmission housing Wire Terminal Connection
Remove starter from vehicle
INSTALLATION
With vehicle is raised, set starter face into transmission housing.
Lower vehicle.
Install top starter mounting bolt but do not tighten.
Raise vehicle.
Install bottom starter mounting bolt and tighten to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
Clean corrosion/dirt from wire terminals before installing wiring to the solenoid.
Connect battery positive cable to solenoid post Wire Terminal Connection
Connect the push-on solenoid connector.
Lower vehicle.
Tighten top starter bolt to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install TCM and the mounting screws.
Install air cleaner resonator, Refer to Fuel.
Connect battery remote cable to the remote terminal.
