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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Rotate and secure the engine forward to access rear generator bolts. Refer to ROTATING THE ENGINE FOR SERVICE ACCESS .
  3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
  4. Remove the generator B+ lead.
  5. Remove the generator electrical connector.
  6. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Removing Generator B+ Terminal Nut
    G01829760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the generator front bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Generator Front Bolt
    G01829761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the generator rear bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Generator Rear Bolts
    G01829762Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator from the generator bracket and position the generator above the drive axle.
  10. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement .
  12. Remove the power steering pipes from the power steering pipe retainer.
  13. Remove the fuel pressure test port (Schrader valve) cap from the fuel injector rail.
    Fig 4: Removing Fuel Pressure Test Port (Schrader Valve) Cap
    G01829763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do not disconnect the power steering pipes from the power steering pump.

  14. Remove the power steering pump and reposition the power steering pump in front of the timing chain cover in order to provide access for the generator. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT .
  15. Remove electrical harness from retainer on right fender well and position aside.
  16. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
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