Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- When major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
- When performing work in the engine compartment or under the vehicle, ensure that the hood is fully open, or opened to its secondary latch. When the hood is opened to the secondary latch, the vehicle will disable the remote start features from the key fob and OnStar mobile app. Failure to open the hood, or open the hood to the secondary latch while doing a repair in the engine compartment or under the vehicle can result in inadvertent vehicle starting which could result in personal injury or damage to a vehicle.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right catalytic converter from the vehicle. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the heat shield to starter motor retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the heat shield (2) from the vehicle.
WARNING:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
WARNING:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death:
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .