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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Generator Mounting Fasteners And Generator Mounting Studs
    GM2890399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the idler pulley (5) to the generator.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the generator studs (2), if necessary, and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  3. Install the generator (4) and the idler pulley together to the vehicle.
  4. Install the power steering fluid reservoir hose clip bracket (1) and loosely tighten the fastener (3).
  5. Tighten the idler pulley fastener (6) and the generator fasteners (3) in the following sequence:
    1. Idler pulley fastener
    2. Generator fasteners

      Tighten 

      58 N.m (43 lb ft)

    6. Fig 2: Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Generator
    GM1929701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.
    7. Fig 3: Battery Positive Junction Block Cable Terminal
    GM1929512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (3) to the generator stud.
  8. Install the battery positive junction block cable to generator nut (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  9. Position the battery positive junction block cable boot (1) over the stud.
    10. Fig 4: Coolant Recovery Reservoir & Bolts
    GM1929511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the coolant recovery reservoir (2) tabs into the appropriate slots in the upper radiator support.
  11. Install the coolant recovery reservoir fasteners (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fasteners to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    12. Fig 5: Liquid Line Clamp Nuts & Liquid Line Bracket Bolt
    GM1861641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the A/C liquid line clamp fastener (2) at the upper radiator support.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  13. Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
  14. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  15. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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