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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) .
  2. Rotate and secure the engine forward to access rear generator bolts. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Generator Electrical Leads, Connectors & Terminal Nut
    GM368797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
  4. Remove the generator B+ lead.
  5. Remove the generator electrical connector.
  6. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Generator Front Bolt
    GM368802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the generator front bolt.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Generator Rear Bolts
    GM368803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the generator rear bolts.
    9. Fig 4: Aligning Generator To Generator Bracket
    GM368801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator from the generator bracket and position the generator above the drive axle.
  10. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.4L.
  11. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement .
  12. Remove the power steering pipes from the power steering pipe retainer.
  13. Remove the fuel pressure test port (Schrader valve) cap from the fuel injector rail.
    14. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the power steering pipes from the power steering pump.
  14. Remove the power steering pump and reposition the power steering pump in front of the timing chain cover in order to provide access for the generator. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LA1 ) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7) in Power Steering System.
  15. Remove electrical harness from retainer on right fender well and position aside.
  16. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
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