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Charging (Service Information): Generator: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the radiator cooling fans. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
  3. Raise the vehicle.
  4. Remove the lower belly pan.
  5. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
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  6. Remove the serpentine belt (1). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the idler pulley (7) at the generator (5).
    NOTE:

    Evacuation of the A/C system is not necessary when repositioning the A/C compressor.

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  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) at the A/C compressor (1).
  9. Remove the bolts (3) and the nuts (4) at the A/C compressor.
  10. Position the A/C compressor aside.
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  11. Disconnect the generator field electrical connector (1).
  12. Remove the B+ nut (2) and remove the B+ cable (3).
  13. Remove the upper generator bolts (1).
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  14. Remove the lower generator bolt (3).
  15. Remove the generator (2) from the vehicle.