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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Engine Harness
    GM1625472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the generator terminal nut (2).
  6. Remove the engine harness terminal (1) from the generator.
  7. Fig 2: Generator & Bolts
    GM1631670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the generator upper bolts.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  10. Cut the tie straps and reposition the coolant heater cord, if equipped.
  11. Remove the generator lower bolt.
  12. Fig 3: TAC Electrical Connector
    GM1623764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (3).
  14. Remove the generator.