Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor Solenoid Positive Terminal Nut, S Terminal Nut & Electrical Wires

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Remove the starter motor solenoid positive terminal nut and electrical wires.
Remove the starter motor solenoid S terminal nut and electrical wire.

Fig 2: View Of Torque Converter Cover & Bolt

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Remove the torque converter cover bolt (2).
Remove the torque converter cover (1).

Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts

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Remove the starter motor bolts (2, 3).
Remove the starter motor (1).