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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 positive cable nut.
  4. Remove the positive cable from the starter solenoid.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners (8.1L)
    GM751548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the engine harness ground nut from the starter solenoid.
  6. Remove the engine harness ground (4) from the starter solenoid.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Engine Harness Ground At Starter Solenoid (8.1L)
    GM750961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  8. Remove the starter motor.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor
    GM747161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the starter heat shield bolts, nut, and shield, if necessary.
    10. Fig 4: View of Starter Heat Shield, Bolts, & Nuts
    GM747162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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