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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM2196015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the heat shield fastener (1) and heat shield (2) from the starter.
  3. Remove the front compartment air deflector. Refer to Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (Right)Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (Left) .
  4. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid, Engine Harness Connector & Battery Positive Nut
    GM2196014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the battery positive fastener (1) and the engine harness connector (2), from the starter solenoid (3).
    6. Fig 3: Starter Motor And Bolts
    GM2201749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the starter motor fasteners (1).
  7. Remove the starter motor (2).
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