Section 305 (Starting System (Service Information)): Starter: Removal: 3.5L

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Fig 1: Oxygen Sensor, Oxygen Sensor Connector, Ball Flange Nut & LH Catalytic Converter

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1 - OXYGEN SENSOR

2 - OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR

3 - BALL FLANGE NUT

4 - LH CATALYTIC CONVERTER

NOTE: All Wheel Drive procedure shown. Rear Wheel Drive Similar.

Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
Remove the left side catalytic converter (4). Refer to Exhaust System/CONVERTER, Catalytic - Removal .

Fig 2: Starter Solenoid Terminal, Solenoid Stud, Electrical Connector, Battery Cable & Battery Cable Nut
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Remove battery cable nut (5) and battery cable (4) from solenoid stud (2).
Disconnect electrical connector (3) from starter solenoid terminal (1).

Fig 3: Starter Assembly, Starter Motor Dust Shield, Starter Mounting Bolts & Electrical Harness Mounting Bracket
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Remove starter mounting bolts (3), the electrical harness mounting bracket (4) should remain in position.
Rotate and remove starter assembly (1) from transmission.
Remove starter motor dust shield (2).