[tdyltc66]

Can someone tell me where to find or how to replace the starter in a 2004 Mustang? Is it even possible without a hoist...looking up there makes me wonder?

 

[xXxGTxXx]

you don't need a hoist. the starter is on the passenger side right infront of the transmission. It has 3 bolts holding it on. you will just need some extentions to get to them. don't forget to disconnect the battery before you start

 

[BlueStreak03]

You'll need a 6 or 8 inch extension, a flex extension and a 3-4 inch extension to get at the top bolt. It is doable, but be ready for some busted knuckles.

 

[mrsinister2424]

It's not too bad. When laying under your car its mounted on the right side of the transmission, pretty easy to see; its got a few big wires running out of it. And like previously stated you need at least an 8 inch extension. I think I might have used a 12" when I took it off. There's three bolts total, they run up the side of it in a semi-circular fashion.

 

[racin366]

Yup, pretty much as above. It helps enormously if you have an air ratchet, it then becomes a very easy job. You'll need the extensions listed above, 13mm, 12mm, and 8mm sockets, a swivel (preferred) or u-joint, a ratchet, and some patience. Remove the negative battery terminal FIRST, if you don't it has a lot of current and can kill you. It best to get the wires off first (12 & 8mm) and push them out of the way, then use the 13mm and other stuff to get the other bolts out, go for the hardest (top) one first, its actually easier that way. Reinstall is the opposite.

 

[BlueStreak03]

Yup, pretty much as above. It helps enormously if you have an air ratchet, it then becomes a very easy job. You'll need the extensions listed above, 13mm, 12mm, and 8mm sockets, a swivel (preferred) or u-joint, a ratchet, and some patience. Remove the negative battery terminal FIRST, if you don't it has a lot of current and can kill you. It best to get the wires off first (12 & 8mm) and push them out of the way, then use the 13mm and other stuff to get the other bolts out, go for the hardest (top) one first, its actually easier that way. Reinstall is the opposite.

You're braver than I am to use an air ratchet on that. I tried for a few minutes on my best friends Cobra and ended up with several bloodied knuckles.