Where is the air inlet duct from the throttle body located?

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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DEBI.BAIRD
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I am fixing the starter motor on a 2.4L (VIN T) engine. I am using a Chilton manual, but it doesn't show me or tell me where the air inlet duct from the throttle body is located and I am a greenhorn.
Oct 30, 2011 at 12:11 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Goes to the square box that holds the air filter.
Oct 30, 2011 at 4:18 AM
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FIXITMR
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what does that have to do with starter? are you supposed to remove it?
Oct 30, 2011 at 4:56 AM
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FIXITMR
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you remove it to gain better access to top starter bolt.
Oct 30, 2011 at 5:06 AM
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DEBI.BAIRD
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Thanks. Just didn't want to remove the wrong thing. :)
Oct 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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DEBI.BAIRD
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Thanks, guys! Merlin2021 - that's is exactly the simple way I need things explained when it comes to cars. I think I can do this!
Oct 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If you need more help just continue this thread! Good luck.
Oct 30, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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DEBI.BAIRD
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I wanted to tell you that it worked! Removed the air inlet duct (2 bolts, loosen screws on 2 hose clamps), removed the top bolt (with the help of a long bar - it was tight), removed the bottom bolt from underneath, removed the terminal-thingee on the solenoid, removed the wiring from the starter. A little trouble here since the metal was fatigued and the piece broke off with the wires and bolt still attached - but a pair of vice grips fixed that! Put in the new starter, torqued the bolts to 66 ft# and hooked everything up. Hurray!!! All starter motors should be this simple. Thanks for your help.
Oct 30, 2011 at 9:20 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Your welcome and good work!
Nov 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM