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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the right catalytic converter from the vehicle. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield To Starter Motor Retaining Bolts
    GM1951065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the starter motor heat shield retaining fasteners (1).
  5. Remove the heat shield (2) from the vehicle.
    6. Fig 2: Oil Level Switch, Knock Sensor & Connectors
    GM3273461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Disconnect the oil level switch connector (1) and the harness retainer (2), to the battery positive cable bracket.
  7. Disconnect the knock sensor connector (4) and the electrical connector (3), to the starter solenoid.
    8. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable, Fasteners & B+ Protective Boot
    GM3273462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the protective boot (1) covering the starter B + stud and remove the battery positive cable fastener (2).
  9. Remove the battery positive cable bracket fastener (3) and remove the battery positive cable (4), from the starter.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Torque Converter Bolts
    GM1954042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the starter mounting fasteners (1) and remove the starter (2) from the bell housing.
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