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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: Block Heater
    GM4104802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. If equipped, disconnect the heater block cord by releasing the two tabs (1), from the block heater, using a suitable pry tool.
  5. Fig 2: Starter Solenoid Fasteners
    GM2832326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the starter solenoid fastener (2) and remove the battery positive cable (3), from the starter solenoid (4).
  7. Disconnect the engine harness connector (1), from the starter solenoid (4).
  8. Fig 3: Starter Top Mounting Fastener
    GM2832322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the top mounting fastener (1) from the starter (2).
  10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS) .
  11. Fig 4: Starter Lower Mounting Fastener
    GM2832318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the lower mounting fastener (2) from the starter (1).
  13. Remove the starter.