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Alternator: Service and Repair




Generator Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

2. Disconnect the battery.

* Remove the negative connection from the ground terminal.
* Loosen the nut.

3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the generator from the power supply.

* Disconnect the generator from the power supply.
* Remove the 2 nuts (1, 2).

5. Remove the generator.
Remove the 2 bolts (3, 4).

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the generator.

Tighten the 2 bolts to 35 Nm (25 lb ft).

2. Install the wiring harness to the generator.

Tighten the 2 nuts to 7 Nm (62 lb in).

3. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Connect the battery.
Install the negative connection to the ground terminal.

Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

5. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning).
6. Close the hood.