Removal (Gasoline 8.1L)
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter bolts. Lower starter motor. Disconnect knock sensor (1). See Figure . Remove engine harness nut (2) and engine harness (3) from starter. Remove positive cable nut and positive cable from starter. Remove starter from vehicle. Remove starter heat shield bolts and nuts, if necessary.