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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
    Fig 1: View Of Battery Cables
    GM662092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
    3. Fig 2: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the transmission cover bolt.
    4. Fig 3: View of Front Axle Mounting Bracket Nut
    GM662999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front axle mounting bracket nut.
    5. IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the bolt.
  5. Reposition the front axle mounting bracket bolt until the bolt tip is flush with the support bushing.
    6. Fig 4: View of Starter Bolts
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the starter bolts.
  7. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  8. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Electrical Connector (Right Side Of Engine)
    GM662991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the starter lead nut (3).
  10. Remove the starter lead (2) from the starter.
    11. Fig 6: View of Positive Cable Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L Engine)
    GM759622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the positive cable nut (2).
  12. Remove the positive cable from the starter.
    13. Fig 7: View of Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Place the starter on a workbench.
  14. If necessary, unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If necessary, remove the starter heat shield.
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