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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the generator to the engine.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the generator.
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Generator (3.8L)
    GM514262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Spacer (4) is only present if equipped with the (KG7) 125 ampere generator.
  3. Install the generator stud (3) and spacer (4) through the hole in the generator, finger tight.
  4. Install the generator bolt (2) to the hole in generator, finger tight.
  5. Install the pivot bolt (1) to the generator, finger tight.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Tighten the generator bolts in the following sequence:

    1. Tighten:  Tighten the generator pivot bolt (1) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    2. Tighten:  Tighten the generator stud (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    3. Tighten:  Tighten the generator bolt (2) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  7. Install the positive battery lead and the generator output BAT terminal nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  8. Install the protective boot on the generator output BAT terminal.
    9. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Generator Brace & Retainers (L36)
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  9. Install the generator rear brace (4).
  10. Install the generator rear brace bolt (3).
  11. Install the generator rear brace nut (5).
  12. Tighten the generator bolts in the following sequence:

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the generator rear brace bolt (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the generator rear brace nut (5) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  13. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L32) or Drive Belt Replacement (L67) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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