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In the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, the starter is situated slightly below the intake manifold near the firewall. To change the starter, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable, then raise the Eclipse with a jack and support it with jack stands. The easiest way to access the starter is from underneath the car. Although you can also reach it from the top by removing the air cleaner duct work, it's more cumbersome, so it's better to approach from below. From underneath, disconnect the solenoid electrical harness from the starter and release the plastic harness by pressing the locking tab. Loosen the nut securing the ground wire and remove the wire. Next, undo the two bolts holding the starter to the back of the bell housing and lower the starter. To install the new starter, follow the steps in reverse. Plan to spend between $200 to $400, depending on the brand you choose for the replacement.
The starter for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse can be found at the bottom of the engine on the left side where the driver sits.