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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
    2. Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly (LF4)
    GM4023361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove Air Cleaner Assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF4)
    3. Fig 2: Starter Solenoid Cable Connector
    GM4276980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the starter solenoid cable connector from the engine harness connector (1).
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V)
    5. Fig 3: Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
    GM4277179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Reposition the heated oxygen sensor connector (1).
    6. Fig 4: Engine Mount Bracket
    GM4277100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Engine Mount Bracket (1). Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side (LF4)
    7. Fig 5: Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe
    GM4276981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe (1). Refer to Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement (Bank 1)Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement (Bank 2)
    8. Fig 6: Starter Heat Shield
    GM4044626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove Starter Heat Shield (2). Refer to Starter Shield Replacement (LF4) 
  9. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
    10. Fig 7: Transmission Support
    GM4277204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove Transmission Support (1). Refer to Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic RWD)
    11. Fig 8: Two-Piece Propeller Shaft
    GM4277279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Propeller Shaft (1) @ Transmission (2). Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LF4)
    12. Fig 9: Range Selector Lever Cable
    GM4277285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove Range Selector Lever Cable (1). Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
  13. Lower the transmission.
    14. Fig 10: Starter Solenoid Cable Retainer Bolt
    GM4277289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove Starter Solenoid Cable Retainer Bolt (2)
  15. Remove Starter Mounting Bolt (1) (Qty: 2)
  16. Lower the starter to access the electrical connections.
    17. Fig 11: Starter Solenoid Connector
    GM4277291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Disconnect Starter Solenoid Connector (1)
  18. Remove Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2)
  19. Remove Starter Solenoid Cable (3)
  20. Remove Starter (4)
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