Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .

Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan Skid Plate & Bolts

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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) .
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.

Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clip & Bolt

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Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2) from the frame.

Fig 3: View of Starter Motor Bolts

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Remove the starter motor bolts.

Fig 4: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable & Nut

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Remove the starter solenoid cable lead nut (1).
Remove the starter solenoid cable lead (2) from the starter.

Fig 5: View Of Engine Wiring Harness & Components

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Remove the engine wiring harness lead nut (2).
Remove the engine wiring harness lead (5) from the starter.

Fig 6: View Of Starter

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Remove the starter from the vehicle.

Fig 7: View Of Starter & Heat Shield

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IMPORTANT: If the starter shield is damaged, replace the starter shield.

If replacing the starter, remove the starter heat shield.