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Removal Procedure

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  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. If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tire and Wheel.
  4. If equipped with 4WD, remove the right fender wheelhouse inner panel (1).
  5. Fig 1: View Of Wheelhouse Panel & Push-In Retainers
    GM401885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the battery positive cable from the starter motor.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable Nut & Cable From The Starter (6.6L)
    GM674619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the solenoid wires.
  9. Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts (6.6L (LB7))
    GM660305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the starter motor bolts.
  11. Remove the starter motor.