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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut (LY7)
    GM1394041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LY7)
    GM1394040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  6. Remove the starter motor.
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