Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD With Top Post) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) .
- Remove the generator drive belt. Refer to Generator Belt Replacement .
- 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 .
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the right side wheelhouse liner.
- Remove the right and left side stabilizer shaft links at the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Rotate the stabilizer shaft downward to gain access to the generator and to create a removal envelop for generator removal.
- Perform the remainder of the removal process through the wheelhouse opening.
- Cut the tie strap securing the wiring harness to the generator.
- 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.