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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Generator Engine Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1642658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disconnect the windshield wiper transmission link in front of the wiper motor and position out of the way. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement .
  3. Rotate the engine forward. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access .
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the generator.
    6. Fig 2: Positive Battery Cable Terminal At The Generator
    GM1644823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the positive battery cable boot at the generator terminal.
  7. Remove the positive battery cable terminal nut at the generator.
  8. Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the generator.
    9. Fig 3: Generator Lower Bolts
    GM1644936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator lower bolts.
    10. Fig 4: Generator Upper Bolt
    GM1644935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the generator upper bolt.
  11. Remove the generator.
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