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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LF3) .
  3. Remove the turbocharger wastegate actuator vacuum tank. Refer to Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Tank Replacement (LF3) .
  4. Remove the front three-way catalytic converter. Refer to Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Front LF3)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear LF3) .
  5. Remove the front turbocharger heat shield. Refer to Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement (Front)Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement (Rear) .
    6. Fig 1: Starter Heat Shield
    GM3285612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the fastener (2) from the starter heat shield.
    7. Fig 2: Starter Heat Shield Retaining Clip
    GM3285611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Detach the starter heat shield retaining clip (2) from the starter (1).
    8. Fig 3: Cable Conduit Bracket
    GM3285610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the battery positive cable conduit bracket fastener (1) from the starter solenoid (2).
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    10. Fig 4: Starter Mounting Fasteners
    GM3285609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the starter mounting fasteners (1) and rotate the starter to access the starter connections.
    11. Fig 5: Battery Positive Cable Connector
    GM3285607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the battery positive cable connector (3).
  12. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and remove the battery positive cable terminal (1), from the starter solenoid.
  13. Remove the starter (4) from the vehicle.
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