Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the protective boot (1) and the battery positive cable fastener (2).

Fig 1: Protective Boot And Battery Positive Cable Fastener
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Remove the battery positive cable terminal (3) and the engine harness connector (4).
Remove the lower generator mounting fastener (2).

Fig 2: Lower Generator Mounting Fastener
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Remove the upper generator mounting fasteners (1).

Fig 3: Upper Generator Mounting Fasteners
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Remove the generator (1) from the engine compartment.

Fig 4: Generator
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