Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. 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

Fig 1: Starter Solenoid Cable Connector

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Disconnect the starter solenoid cable connector from the engine harness connector (1).

Fig 2: Air Cleaner Assembly (LF4)

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Remove Air Cleaner Assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF4)
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V)

Fig 3: Engine Mount Bracket

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Remove Engine Mount Bracket (1). Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side (LF4)

Fig 4: Starter Heat Shield

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Remove Starter Heat Shield (2). Refer to Starter Shield Replacement (LF4)

Fig 5: Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe

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Remove Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe (1). Refer to Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement (Bank 1)Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement (Bank 2)

Fig 6: Starter Solenoid Cable Retainer Bolt

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Remove Starter Solenoid Cable Retainer Bolt (2)
Remove Starter Mounting Bolt (1) (Qty: 2)
Lower the starter to access the electrical connections (3).

Fig 7: Starter Solenoid Connector

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Disconnect Starter Solenoid Connector (1)
Remove Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2)
Remove Starter Solenoid Cable (3)
Remove Starter (4)