Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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) .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Open the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover.
- Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (1).
- Remove the starter solenoid cable from the battery positive post.
- Open the starter solenoid cable positive battery post cover (1).
- Loosen the starter solenoid cable nut (2).
- Remove the starter solenoid cable (5) from the battery positive post.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable clip (3) from the battery tray.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable clips (4) from the air conditioning (A/C) evaporator tube.
- Remove the mega fuse cover.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable to mega fuse nut (1).
- Remove the starter solenoid cable branch from the mega fuse stud.
- Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
- Remove the front 2 oil pan skid plate bolts, loosen the rear 2 bolts and remove the skid plate.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the starter solenoid cable.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clips (2) from the starter solenoid cable channel.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable bolt from the frame.
- Reposition the starter solenoid cable (1) from the frame.
- Disconnect the coolant heater cord (1) from the coolant heater.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (6) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable (7) from the starter.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable bolt (3) from the engine block.
- Reposition the starter solenoid cable terminal (2) from the engine wiring harness ground terminal (1).
- Remove the starter solenoid cable bracket nut (5) and bracket from the stud.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (4) from the frame.
- Reposition the starter solenoid cable bracket (1) and remove the engine wiring harness from the rear clips on the bracket.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable channel bolts (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the starter solenoid cable from the vehicle.