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Removal & Installation: Generator: Installation

  1. Position the generator (3) in the mounting position. See Figure.
  2. Raise the vehicle on a suitable support.
  3. Insert the upper mounting bolt (1) into the generator.
  4. Install the lower mounting bolt (2).
  5. Install the lower mounting nut. Tighten the lower mounting bolt and nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
  6. Install the upper mounting nut (4). Tighten the upper mounting bolt and nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  7. Install the generator cooling duct.
  8. Install the field coil terminal lead and nut (1). Tighten the nut to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
  9. Install the battery terminal lead and nut (2). Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the coolant heater, if equipped.
  12. Install the drive belt.
  13. Install the intake air resonator.
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten the negative battery cable nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  15. Reprogram all applicable accessories as required.