Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Cable Retainers

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) .
Remove the positive battery cable terminal to starter solenoid nut (1).
Remove the generator wiring lead (6) from the starter solenoid.
Remove the positive battery cable lead from the starter solenoid.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the starter.

Fig 3: Locating Starter Motor & Bolts (LY7)

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Remove the starter bolts and starter.