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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  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 and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts (4.3L)
    GM7306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the starter lead nut (9).
  6. Remove the positive cable (1) from the starter.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners
    GM785046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the starter solenoid nut.
  9. Remove the harness from the starter.
  10. Fig 3: View Of Starter Harness (4.3L)
    GM368413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the starter from the vehicle.