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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
  2. Remove the torque struts and rotate the engine in order to provide access to remove the generator. Refer to and in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive Cable Nut And Cable At The Generator
    GM1394044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut and the battery cable from the generator.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Generator Electrical Connector
    GM1394065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  5. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
  6. Remove the idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Generator Bolts
    GM1394079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the generator bolts.
  8. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
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