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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery 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 oil pan skid plate if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (1500 with RPO NZZ) , Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .
    4. Fig 1: Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the transmission cover bolt.
    5. Fig 2: Starter (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the starter bolts.
    6. Fig 3: Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector And Components
    GM1698087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the oil level sensor.
    7. CAUTION:

    Avoid cable and wiring damage. DO NOT suspend the starter by the cables or wires attached to the solenoid terminals. Use a rope or mechanics wire to suspend the starter.

  7. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission and properly support the starter.
  8. Lower the vehicle half way.
  9. Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    10. Fig 4: Engine Wiring Harness Lead Terminal
    GM1699540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Working through the right wheel well opening, remove the engine wiring harness lead nut (1).
  11. Remove the engine wiring harness lead terminal (2) from the starter.
    12. Fig 5: Starter Solenoid Cable Clip And Bolt
    GM1702990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the starter solenoid cable clip bolt (2) from the frame.
    13. Fig 6: Starter Solenoid Cable And Nut
    GM1699544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the starter solenoid cable nut (1).
  14. Remove the starter solenoid cable (2) from the starter.
  15. Remove the starter through the wheel well opening.
    16. Fig 7: Transmission Cover And Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. If replacing the starter, unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
    17. Fig 8: Starter And Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. If replacing the starter, remove the starter heat shield.
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