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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Accessory Drive Belt
    GM1392169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the radiator fan assembly. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LP1, LY7) or Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LS2) .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt (3). Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  5. Remove the bolt securing the power steering pressure hose bracket to the generator.
  6. Fig 2: View Of Front Generator Mounting Bolts & Rear Generator Mounting Bolt
    GM1455604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear generator mounting bolt (1).
  8. Remove the front generator mounting bolts (2,3).
  9. Lift the generator off of the mounting bracket in order to gain access to the connector and the generator output BAT terminal nut.
  10. Disconnect the wire harness electrical connector from the generator.
  11. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output battery terminal for access.
  12. Remove the generator output battery terminal nut and disconnect the battery positive lead from the generator.
  13. Remove the generator from the vehicle.