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Asked by Guru5F4PN Feb 05, 2018 at 12:14 PM about the 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe RWD

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Where's the starter located?

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KenF answered 6 years ago

Between the engine and transmission, the starter engages the flywheel. Follow the big fat red cable from battery to the starter relay then down to the starter. (easiest to access the starter from under the vehicle).

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