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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER, LQ4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2005 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger, LQ4

Removal Procedure

2005 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger, LQ4SECTION Removal Procedure
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the right transmission cover bolt.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Starter & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the starter bolts.
  5. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  6. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
    7. Fig 3: Disconnected Positive Lead To Starter Solenoid
    GM1202783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the starter solenoid nut.
  8. Remove the starter lead from the solenoid stud.
  9. Remove the starter lead nut.
  10. Remove the positive cable from the starter stud.
  11. Place the starter on a workbench.
    12. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Cover & Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If necessary, remove the starter shield.
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