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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (LF3) .
  3. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement .
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet front duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct Replacement (LF3) .
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF3) .
  6. Remove the air conditioning hose at the A/C evaporator hose joint. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LF3) .
  7. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  8. Fig 1: Protective Cap And B + Stud
    GM3286017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the protective cap (4) from the B + stud (1) at the front of the generator.
  10. Remove the fastener (3) and the battery positive cable terminal (2), from the generator.
  11. Fig 2: Generator To Engine Harness Connector
    GM3286019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) and detach the engine harness retainer (2), from the generator.
  13. Fig 3: Generator And Idler Pulley
    GM3286018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the generator mounting fastener (1) and the idler pulley (2).
  15. Remove the generator mounting fastener (5) and the mounting stud (4).
  16. Remove the generator mounting fastener (3) and remove the generator (6) from the engine compartment.