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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 right transmission cover bolt.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the starter bolts.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Starter & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  6. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
  7. Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
  8. Remove the starter lead (2) from the solenoid stud.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Electrical Connector (Right Side Of Engine)
    GM662991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the starter lead nut.
  10. Remove the positive cable from the starter stud.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM662510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place the starter on a workbench.
  12. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Transmission Cover & Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If necessary, remove the starter shield.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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