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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. If equipped, remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement .
  4. If equipped, remove the front compartment front center insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement .
  5. If equipped with AWD, remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (2HO) , Generator Replacement (LUV) .
    6. Fig 1: Intake Manifold Support
    GM2859458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the 2 intake manifold support bolts (1, 2).
  7. Remove the intake manifold support (3).
    8. Fig 2: Starter Solenoid
    GM2859457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the starter solenoid battery positive nut (1) and the battery negative cable nut (2).
  9. Remove the battery positive and negative cable (3) from the starter.
    10. Fig 3: Starter Mounting Stud And Bolt
    GM2859454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The starter mounting bolt can be accessed from between the intake manifold and the starter, with the generator removed.

  10. Remove the starter mounting stud (1) and the starter mounting bolt (2).
  11. Remove the starter (3) from the vehicle.
  12. Disconnect and reposition the electrical connectors as necessary.
  13. Transfer parts as necessary.
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