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Removal Procedure

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  1. Battery Negative Cable - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Remove the oil fill cap.
  3. GM5432171

    Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  4. Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (2).
  5. GM5432174

    Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove

  6. GM5156329

    Use a suitable tool to rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise to relieve tension from the accessory drive primary belt (2) and hold.

  7. Accessory Drive Primary Belt (2) - Remove
  8. Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  10. GM5397986

    Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]

  11. Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
  12. GM5397993
    NOTE:

    Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

  13. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
  14. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
  15. GM5398000
    NOTE:

    Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.

    Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove

  16. Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove
  17. Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
  18. GM5398001
    NOTE:

    Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.

    Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  19. GM5398004

    Front Compartment Air Deflector (1) - Remove

  20. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716)
  21. Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD)
  22. GM5396452

    Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type

  23. Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
  24. Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
  25. GM5396459

    Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  26. GM5396466

    Engine Oil Cooler (1) - Remove

  27. Engine Oil Cooler Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
  28. Reposition any hoses that will impede the removal of the starter.
  29. GM5417233

    Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable Terminal Nut (1) - Remove

  30. Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Reposition away
  31. Retainer (3) - Disengage
  32. GM5417249

    Starter Stud (1) - Remove

  33. Starter Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  34. Reposition the starter to gain access to the electrical connections.
  35. GM5417288

    Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Starter Solenoid - Remove

  36. Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Remove
  37. Electrical Connector (4) - Disconnect
  38. Starter (3) - Remove
  39. GM5164169
    NOTE:

    The timing pin (3) is installed into the flexplate for engine timing procedures, it can be damaged if torque is applied to the flexplate with the timing pin engaged. The pin must be placed in the retracted position before torque is applied to the flexplate.

    Set the timing pin feature in the retracted position from the engaged position by pulling back and twisting the handle (1) 90 degrees.

  40. Install the EN-52476  Flywheel Holding Tool (2) through the starter mounting hole.
  41. GM5003927

    Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  42. Crankshaft Balancer (2) - Remove
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