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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Terminal & Positive Battery Cable Terminal
    GM1868581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the starter.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid nut (3).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (2) and the engine wiring harness terminal (1) from the starter solenoid.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Torque Converter Cover & Bolt
    GM1313339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the torque converter cover bolt (2).
  8. Remove the torque converter cover (1).
  9. Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts
    GM1313340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the starter motor bolts (2, 3).
  11. Remove the starter motor (1).