Removal (Pickup w/8.1L Engine)
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove the positive cable nut.
- Remove the positive cable from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the engine harness ground nut and ground from the starter solenoid.
- Remove the starter motor bolts.
- Remove the starter motor.
- Remove the starter heat shield bolts, nut, and shield, if necessary.