Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C) or Drive Belt Replacement (With A/C) in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52).
Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the A/C compressor through the wheelhouse. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Front End.

Fig 1: View Of A/C Compressor

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Disengage the A/C compressor electrical connector from the bracket.
Recover the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
Disconnect the A/C condenser and evaporator lines from the compressor.
Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3) ONLY.
The upper mounting bolt (2) will remain with the A/C compressor (1).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 2: Starter/Generator Wiring

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Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (2) and remove the generator lead (1) from the generator.
Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

Fig 3: View Of Generator Mounting Bolts

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Remove the 3 generator bolts.
Position the A/C compressor forward, in order to gain clearance to remove the generator.
Remove the generator.