Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual — part 1770

Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

2. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right

Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) .

3. Working through the wheelhouse, remove the starter solenoid cable nut (6) from the starter.

4. Remove the starter solenoid cable (7) from the starter.

Fig. 255: View Of Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal, Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

5. Working through the wheelhouse, remove the engine wiring harness lead nut (3).

6. Remove the engine wiring harness lead (2) from the starter motor.

7. Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe

Replacement (6.6L) .

Fig. 256: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

8. From under the vehicle, remove the starter motor bolts (1).

9. Remove the starter motor.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Installation Procedure

Fig. 257: View Of Starter Motor & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. Install the starter motor.

2. Install the starter motor bolts (1).

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado