Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the generator drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Generator
.
- Remove the upper generator mounting bolts (1, 3).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement
.
- Cut the tie strap securing the wiring harness to the generator.
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- Remove the lower generator mounting bolt.
- Lift the generator off of the mounting bracket in order to gain access to the connector and the generator output BAT terminal nut.
- Disconnect the wire harness electrical connector from the generator.
- Reposition the protective boot from the generator output battery terminal for access.
- Remove the generator output battery terminal nut and disconnect the battery positive lead from the generator.
- Remove the generator from the vehicle.