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Removal Procedure

    WARNING: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
    WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the drive belt from the alternator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Terminal Nut & Electrical Connector
    GM2049452Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the alternator.
  5. Reposition the protective boot from the alternator output terminal for access.
  6. Remove the alternator output terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive lead from the alternator.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Alternator To Alternator Bracket Retaining Studs & Nuts
    GM2049453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the alternator to alternator retaining nuts (1).
  8. Remove the alternator to alternator bracket retaining studs (2).
  9. Remove the alternator from the vehicle (3).
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