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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
    Fig 1: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Components
    GM1874037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
  2. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) .
  3. Working through the wheelhouse, remove the starter solenoid cable nut (6) from the starter.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid cable (7) from the starter.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal, Bracket & Bolts
    GM1874038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Working through the wheelhouse, remove the engine wiring harness lead nut (3).
  6. Remove the engine wiring harness lead (2) from the starter motor.
  7. Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) .
    8. Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts
    GM1874075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. From under the vehicle, remove the starter motor bolts (1).
  9. Remove the starter motor.
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