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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2009CANYON 4D PICKUP, 2.9 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (LH8)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9

Removal Procedure

2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: Electrical Connections At Starter & Knock Sensor
    GM1899202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the right front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable terminal nut (4) and cable terminal (5) from the starter.
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the starter motor.
  5. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Transmission Cover & Bolt
    GM1902155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the transmission cover bolt (1).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Starter & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM663527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the starter motor bolts.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Cover & Starter
    GM663489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Unsnap the transmission cover from the starter.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Starter & Heat Shield
    GM663472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the starter heat shield, if required.
  10. Remove the starter.
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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.