Removal & Installation: Generator: Removal
- Remove negative battery cable.
- Open "B" terminal cover cap.
- Remove "B" terminal nut.
- Remove "B" terminal lead.
- Disconnect generator connector. See Fig 1
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- Loosen pivot bolt "B" and tensioner mounting bolt "A". Do not remove. See Fig 2
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- Relieve tension on drive belt by rotating adjustment bolt "C".
- Remove drive belt from generator pulley.
- Remove tensioner mounting bolt and belt tensioner.
- Remove generator pivot bolt.
- Loosen bolt at base of adjusting bracket and rotate the bracket up.
- Lift generator from engine compartment.