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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Generator Bolt & Ground Cable
    GM1669928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the generator to the engine.
  2. Install the generator bolts finger tight in the following sequence.
    1. Upper bolt
    2. Side bolt
    3. Lower bolt
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Tighten the generator bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Generator Terminal & Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal
    GM1670187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) to the generator.
  5. Install the generator terminal nut (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  6. Position the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1663951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (5) to the generator.
  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  9. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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