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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (4.3 L Engine) , Starter Replacement (8.1L Engine) , Starter Replacement (6.6 L Engine) , Starter Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) .
  2. If equipped with a 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, remove the starter heat shield.
  3. Fig 2: View of Starter Heat Shield, Bolts, & Nuts
    GM747162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the starter heat shield bolts, and nut.
  5. Remove the starter heat shield.