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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Valve Cover Breather Hose
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    WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector from the air intake tube.
  3. Fig 2: Locating Intake Ducting To Engine
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  4. Remove the breather tube clamp and all other clamps to remove the air intake tube.
  5. Fig 3: View Of Generator Voltage Regulator
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  6. Remove the battery harness connector nut from the generator.
  7. Fig 4: View Of Alternator Bracket And Retaining Nut
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  8. Remove the generator shackle bracket bolt.
  9. Fig 5: View Of Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
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  10. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. For vehicles equipped with power steering and air conditioning.
  11. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Generator, Nuts And Bracket-To-Generator Bolts
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  12. Remove the nuts which hold the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts.
  13. Carefully remove the generator.