Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY.

CAUTION: Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.

CAUTION: When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine compartment, or refer to Belt Schematics in Cooling System.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove serpentine drive belt. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
3. Raise and support vehicle.




4. Remove protective plastic cover (1) from B+ stud at top of generator.
5. Remove nut securing battery output cable (2) to B+ terminal at top of generator.
6. Unplug field terminal harness connector (3) at rear of generator.




7. Remove 4 generator mounting bolts (1) (Torx-style #12 bit).
8. Remove generator from lower side of vehicle.