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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9) .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LF3) .
  3. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the turbocharger coolant return pipe - bank 1. Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LF3 - Bank 2)Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LF3 - Bank 1) .
  5. Fig 1: Generator Mounting Bolts
    GM3576477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Disconnect the engine harness connector (4) and remove the B + generator protective cap (1).
  7. Remove the fastener (2) and the engine harness battery positive terminal (3), from the back of the generator.
  8. Fig 2: Generator Mounting Bolts
    GM3576469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the generator mounting fasteners (1) and remove the generator (2) from the engine compartment.