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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LFX)Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LF3) .
  3. Remove the turbocharger wastegate actuator vacuum tank. Refer to Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Tank Replacement (LF3) .
  4. Remove the front three-way catalytic converter. Refer to Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Front-LFX)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear-LFX)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Front LF3)Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear LF3) .
  5. Remove the front turbocharger heat shield. Refer to Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement (Front)Turbocharger Heat Shield Replacement (Rear) .
    6. Fig 1: Positive Battery Cable Terminal, Nut And Fuse Block Cover
    GM2195932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Open the battery fuse block cover (1).
  7. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) from battery fuse block and detach the retainers from the battery tray.
    8. Fig 2: Battery Negative Nut & Terminal
    GM2202529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the battery negative cable fastener (1) and terminal (2), from the left front frame rail.
    9. Fig 3: Battery Positive Cable
    GM3285623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the fastener (1) and the battery positive cable bracket (2), from the transmission stud.
    10. Fig 4: Battery Positive Cable Bracket Fastener And Battery Negative Cable Ground Fastener
    GM3285620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the battery positive cable bracket fastener (4) and the battery negative cable ground fastener (2).
  11. Remove the battery positive and negative cable (3) from the transmission stud.
    12. Fig 5: Starter Heat Shield
    GM3285612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the fastener (2) from the starter heat shield.
    13. Fig 6: Starter Heat Shield Retaining Clip
    GM3285611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Detach the starter heat shield retaining clip (2) from the starter (1).
    14. Fig 7: Cable Conduit Bracket
    GM3285610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the battery positive cable conduit bracket fastener (1) from the starter solenoid (2).
  15. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    16. Fig 8: Starter Mounting Fasteners
    GM3285609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the starter mounting fasteners (1) and rotate the starter to access the starter connections.
    17. Fig 9: Battery Positive Cable Connector
    GM3285607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the battery positive cable connector (3).
  18. Remove the battery positive cable fastener (2) and remove the battery positive cable terminal (1), from the starter solenoid.
    19. Fig 10: Battery Positive Cable Terminal
    GM3285617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the generator B + protective terminal cap (3).
  20. Remove the fastener (2) and the battery positive cable terminal (1) from the generator B + stud (4).
    21. Fig 11: Battery Positive And Negative Cable Connectors
    GM3285618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Detach the battery positive and negative cable connector (2) from the engine harness connector (1).
    22. NOTE:

    Observe how the battery positive and negative cable was routed within the engine compartment.

  22. Remove the battery positive and negative cable (3) from the engine compartment.
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