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Removal Procedure

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NOTE:
  • Always use replacement cables that are of the same type, diameter and length of the cables that you are replacing.
  • Always route the replacement cable the same way as the original cable.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1665457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors from the starter solenoid cable electrical connectors.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Junction Block Cover
    GM1664482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  5. Disengage the junction block cover lock tabs.
  6. Remove the junction block cover.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Starter Solenoid Cable To Bussed Electrical Center (BEC)
    GM1663997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the nut (1) securing the starter solenoid cable to the bussed electrical center (BEC).
  8. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the BEC stud.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying "BAT" & "S" Terminals On Starter
    GM1669932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the "BAT" terminal nut (1) from the starter.
  10. Remove the "S" terminal nut (2) from the starter.
  11. Remove the starter solenoid cable from the starter.
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Generator Terminal & Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal
    GM1670187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Reposition the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.
  13. Remove the generator terminal nut (2).
  14. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) from the generator.
    15. Fig 6: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Clips
    GM1669937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the starter solenoid cable clips (1) from the left camshaft cover.
  16. Remove the starter solenoid cable.
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