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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) .
  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
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  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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