996 Starter Removal

[ldrhoades]

I've done a fair bit of searching on this forum and others, but can't seem to find any info on 996-specific starter removal/installation. One post suggests that the starter can be removed from above the engine (perhaps the alternator needs to be removed, perhaps not), and another suggests that you gain access through the wheel well (after removing the axles half shaft). Not exactly clear. Lot's of posts on the older cars, but nothing specific I could find on the 996's. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Vehicle is a 2000 996 C2.