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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the generator to the vehicle and position the generator above the drive axle.
  2. Install electrical harness to retainer on right fender well.
  3. Install the power steering pump to the engine. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT .
  4. Install the fuel pressure test port (Schrader valve) cap to the fuel injector rail.
  5. Install the power steering pipes from the power steering pipe retainer.
  6. Install the generator bracket. Refer to GENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT .
  8. Install the generator to the generator bracket and position the generator above the drive axle.
  9. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the generator to the generator bracket.
    Fig 1: Installing Generator To Generator Bracket
    G01501081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the generator front bolt.
    Fig 2: Installing Generator Front Bolt
    G01501082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the generator rear bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  13. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 3: Installing Generator Rear Bolts
    G01501083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the generator electrical connector.
  15. Install the generator B+ lead.
  16. Install the generator B+ terminal nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the generator B+ terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

  17. Rotate the engine rearward and install the engine mount strut bracket bolts. Refer to ROTATING THE ENGINE FOR SERVICE ACCESS .
  18. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 4: Installing Generator B+ Lead And B+ Terminal Nut
    G01501084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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