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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 682 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (4.3L ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION 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.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the starter motor bolts.

Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts (4.3L)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the starter lead nut (9).
Remove the positive cable (1) from the starter.

Fig 2: View Of Positive Battery Cable Fasteners
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the starter solenoid nut.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Starter Solenoid Nut (4.3L)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the harness from the starter.
Remove the starter from the vehicle.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.