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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Generator Nuts, A/C Compressor/Evaporator Hose Bracket And Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Hose Clip Bracket
    GM1861167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the idler pulley to the generator.
  2. Install the generator and idler pulley together to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the generator studs.

    Tighten:  Tighten the studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the generator onto the studs.
  5. Install the power steering fluid reservoir hose clip bracket (1) to the left generator stud.
  6. Install the A/C compressor/evaporator hose bracket (2) to the right generator stud.
  7. Install the generator nuts (3) finger tight.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Idler Pulley Bolt
    GM1870243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the idler pulley bolt (1) finger tight.
  9. Tighten the generator bolt/nuts in the following sequence to specifications.
    1. Idler pulley bolt
    2. Left nut
    3. Right nut

      Tighten:  Tighten the bolt/nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Hose Clip And Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Hose Clip Bracket
    GM1861166Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the power steering reservoir inlet hose clip (1) to the power steering fluid reservoir hose clip bracket (2).
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1861165Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Battery Positive Junction Block Cable Boot And Battery Positive Junction Block Cable Terminal
    GM1861163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (3) to the generator stud.
  13. Install the battery positive junction block cable to generator nut (2).

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

  14. Position the battery positive junction block cable boot (1) over the stud.
    15. Fig 6: Identifying Liquid Line Clamp Nuts And Liquid Line Bracket Bolt
    GM1861641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Position and bolt the coolant recovery reservoir to the upper radiator support.

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

  16. Install the A/C liquid line clamp bolt (2) at the upper radiator support.

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

  17. Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  18. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  19. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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