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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 drivetrain and front suspension frame skid transmission protector. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement .
  4. If equipped with AWD, remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Generator Positive Cable, Starter Positive Cable And Ground Cable
    GM2191724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and the battery positive cable (1).
  6. Remove the engine harness cable fastener (3) and the engine harness cable (4), from the starter solenoid.
  7. Remove the battery negative ground cable fastener (5) and the battery negative cable (6).
    8. Fig 2: Heated Oxygen Sensor Bracket
    GM2777069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the heated oxygen sensor bracket fastener (1) and set aside the bracket (2).
    9. Fig 3: Starter
    GM2191725Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the upper starter mounting fastener (2) and the washer (1).
  10. Remove the starter mounting fastener stud (4) and the washer (5).
  11. Remove the starter (3).
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