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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: This vehicle uses the PG260 F1 starter motor. The starter motor is serviced only as a complete unit.
  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 suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove radiator air baffle assembly. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut And Electrical Leads (LA1)
    GM368799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
  6. Remove the starter motor S terminal nut and electrical lead.
  7. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement (LA1) or Torque Converter Cover Replacement (LY7) in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  8. Fig 2: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LA1)
    GM211449Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  10. Remove the starter motor.