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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 500 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)STARTER REPLACEMENT (4.8L/5.3L/6.0L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
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WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the right transmission cover bolt, if equipped.
  4. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Starter & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the starter bolts.
  6. Slide the starter forward until the starter clears the transmission.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Positive Lead At 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, if equipped.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If necessary, remove the starter shield.
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