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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: Failure to observe Step 1 may result in a serious personal injury. If a tool is shorted at the generator lead, the tool will become hot enough to cause a serious burn.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
    2. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Serpentine Drive Belt
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  2. Loosen the belt tension by turning the drive belt tensioner clockwise.
  3. Remove the drive belt.
    4. Fig 2: Generator Components
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  4. Disconnect the wire clamp (3) from the wire clip.
  5. Remove the terminal cap and nut (1).
  6. Disconnect the engine wire.
  7. Disconnect the generator connector (2).
  8. Remove the two mounting bolts.
  9. Remove the generator (4).
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