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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  3. Lower vehicle.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
  5. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Purge Solenoid Electrical Connector, Wiring Harness Nut & Generator Electrical Connector
    GM663672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (3).
    7. Fig 2: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
    GM395686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the generator cable from the generator, perform the following:
    1. Slide the boot down revealing the terminal stud.
    2. Remove the generator cable nut from the terminal stud.
    3. Remove the generator cable.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Generator Bolts
    GM385810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the generator bolts.
  9. Remove the generator.
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