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Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR







Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.







3. Position the accessory drive belt aside.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
- Push the spring clip towards the belt tensioner to lock the accessory drive belt tensioner in place.

4. Release the wiring harness locator from the generator.
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
6. Position the generator B+ cable boot aside and remove the generator B+ cable nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Remove the 3 bolts and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.