Generator Replacement

Generator Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum)

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD Top Post) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement (Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement) .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the generator.
5. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
6. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.




7. Remove the generator lower bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the generator upper bolt.
10. Remove the generator from the engine.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the generator to the engine.
2. Install the generator upper bolt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the generator lower bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





5. Install the battery positive lead (2) and the generator BAT terminal nut (3) to the generator.

Tighten the nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

6. Install the BAT terminal boot.
7. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the generator.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the drive belt to the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement (Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement) .
10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Side Post) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LHD Top Post) (Service and Repair) .