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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 106 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Starter Motor, Bolts & Cable
    GM2102329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) from the starter.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid terminal nut (4).
  5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the starter.
  6. Remove the starter solenoid wire terminal (2) from the starter.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Starter Motor
    GM2102330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the starter bolts (2).
  8. Remove the starter (1).
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