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.
- 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) .
- 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.