Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement .

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Brace & Fasteners

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Remove the intake manifold brace fasteners (1) and remove the intake manifold brace (2).

Fig 2: Battery Negative Cable Stud & Starter Solenoid Nut

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Remove the starter solenoid battery positive fastener (2) and the starter mounting stud/fastener (1).
Remove the battery positive and negative cable (3) from the starter.

Fig 3: Starter Solenoid Fastener & Engine Harness Terminal

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Remove the starter solenoid fastener (1) and the engine harness terminal (2) from the starter solenoid.

Fig 4: Starter & Mounting Fastener

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NOTE:

The starter mounting fastener can be accessed from the top of the engine, with the battery tray removed.