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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (L26)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
  2. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to CELL LINK  in Engine Exhaust.
  3. Fig 1: Aligning Starter Heat Shield To Starter Motor & Brackets
    GM772392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fasteners securing the starter heat shield to the starter.
  5. Remove the starter heat shield.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Starter Heat Shield Mounting Bracket Retaining Nut
    GM772393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the starter.
  8. Remove the starter heat shield mounting bracket.
  9. Fig 3: Locating Starter Heat Shield Mounting Bracket To Engine Block Retaining Nut
    GM847390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the nut securing the starter heat shield mounting bracket to the engine block.
  11. Remove the starter heat shield mounting bracket.