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Where is the starter located on a1996 jaguar xj6?

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

* Loosen the hose clamp that connects the air intake tube to the throttle body.

* Disconnect the electrical connector from the air flow sensor.

* Remove the four bolts that hold the air cleaner assembly in place, and then lift it off the engine.

2. Locate the starter motor.

* The starter motor is located on the driver's side of the engine, near the bottom. It is a cylindrical-shaped object with a solenoid attached to it.

3. Disconnect the electrical connections from the starter motor.

* There are two electrical connections on the starter motor: a positive terminal and a negative terminal. The positive terminal is connected to the battery with a heavy-duty cable. The negative terminal is connected to the engine block with a ground wire.

* Use a wrench to loosen the nuts that hold the electrical connections in place, and then disconnect the cables.

4. Remove the starter motor mounting bolts.

* There are two bolts that hold the starter motor in place. They are located on the back of the starter motor, near the top.

* Use a wrench to loosen the bolts, and then remove them.

5. Remove the starter motor.

* Once the bolts are removed, the starter motor will come loose. Use your hand to rotate it counterclockwise until it is free of the bellhousing.

* Then, lift it out of the engine compartment.