Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
- Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) .
- Remove the engine wiring harness bracket from the generator mounting bracket.
- Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
- Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
- Remove the 3 bolts and nut holding the generator mounting bracket to the engine.
- Remove the generator mounting bracket.