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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Generator & Related Connectors
    GM1696891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  4. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the generator.
  5. Fig 2: Battery Jumper Cable Terminal, Nut And Bolt
    GM1702914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the generator battery jumper cable boot (3).
  7. Remove the battery jumper cable nut (2) from the generator.
  8. Remove the battery jumper cable terminal (1) from the generator stud.
  9. Fig 3: Generator & Bolts
    GM1702916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the generator bolts.
  11. Remove the generator.