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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9) 
  3. GM4728899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Catalytic converter removed for graphic clarity.

    Starter Heat Shield Fastener (2) - Remove [2x]

  4. Starter Heat Shield (1) - Remove
  5. GM4728929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Battery Positive and Negative Cable Conduit Bolt (2) - Remove

  6. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @Starter Solenoid - Remove
  7. Battery Positive Cable (3) - Remove
  8. GM4731802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect

  9. Retainer (1) - Disengage
  10. Electrical Connector Retainer (3) - Disengage
  11. GM4731849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Starter Mounting Bolt (2) - Remove

  12. Loosen the starter mounting bolt (1) while working the starter (3) away from the engine block.
  13. GM4731839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rotate the starter (2) and disconnect the electrical connector (1).

  14. Starter (2) - Remove