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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 682 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (8.1L ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 GMC Sierra, 2006 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the positive cable nut.
    Fig 1: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners (8.1L)
    GM751548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the positive cable from the starter solenoid.
  5. Remove the engine harness ground nut from the starter solenoid.
    Fig 2: View Of Engine Harness Ground At Starter Solenoid (8.1L)
    GM750961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the engine harness ground (4) from the starter solenoid.
  7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
    Fig 3: View Of Starter Motor
    GM747161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the starter motor.
  9. Remove the starter heat shield bolts, nut, and shield, if necessary.
    Fig 4: View of Starter Heat Shield, Bolts, & Nuts
    GM747162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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