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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
  2. Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly
    GM4023361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Air Cleaner Assembly - Remove - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF4)
  4. Fig 2: Starter Solenoid Cable Connector
    GM4276980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the starter solenoid cable connector from the engine harness connector.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series)
  7. Fig 3: Heated Oxygen Sensor Connecto
    GM4277179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Reposition the heated oxygen sensor connector. <p01>
  9. Fig 4: Engine Mount Bracket
    GM4277100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Engine Mount Bracket - Remove - Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side (LF4)
  11. Fig 5: Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe
    GM4276981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe - Remove - Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement (Bank 1)Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement (Bank 2)
  13. Fig 6: Starter Heat Shield
    GM4044626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Starter Heat Shield - Remove - Starter Shield Replacement (LF4) 
  15. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
  16. Fig 7: Transmission Support
    GM4277204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. - Remove - Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic RWD)Transmission Support Replacement (Automatic AWD)Transmission Support Replacement (Manual)
  18. Fig 8: Two-Piece Propeller Shaft
    GM4277279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. At Transmission - Remove - Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (LF4)
  20. Fig 9: Range Selector Lever Cable
    GM4277285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Range Selector Lever Cable - Remove - Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
  22. Lower the transmission.
  23. Fig 10: Starter Solenoid Cable Retainer Bolt
    GM4277289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Starter Solenoid Cable Retainer Bolt - Remove
  25. Starter Mounting Bolt - Remove <p01>
  26. Lower the starter to access the electrical connections.
  27. Fig 11: Starter Solenoid Connector
    GM4277291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Starter Solenoid Connector - Disconnect
  29. Starter Solenoid Cable Nut - Remove
  30. Starter Solenoid Cable - Remove
  31. Starter - Remove