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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Dual Batteries)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3. Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts
    GM1698083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. For 2500 series vehicles, remove the front 2 oil pan skid plate bolts, loosen the rear 2 bolts and remove the skid plate, if equipped.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the transmission cover bolt.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Starter & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the starter bolts.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Components
    GM1698087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the oil level sensor.
    7. CAUTION: Avoid cable and wiring damage. DO NOT suspend the starter by the cables or wires attached to the solenoid terminals. Use a rope or mechanics wire to suspend the starter.
  7. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission and properly support the starter.
  8. Lower the vehicle half way.
  9. Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
    11. Fig 6: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Lead Terminal & Nut
    GM1699540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the engine wiring harness lead nut (1).
  12. Remove the engine wiring harness lead terminal (2) from the starter.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt
    GM1702990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2) from the frame.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut
    GM1699544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1).
  15. Remove the starter solenoid cable (2) from the starter.
  16. Remove the starter out through the wheel well opening.
    17. Fig 9: View Of Transmission Cover & Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. If replacing the starter, unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
    18. Fig 10: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: If the starter shield is damaged, replace the starter shield.
  18. If replacing the starter, remove the starter heat shield.
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