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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: Generator Terminal Protective Boot
    GM1877405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the generator terminal protective boot (1).
  5. Remove the generator terminal nut (4).
  6. Remove the engine harness terminal (3) from the generator.
  7. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (2).
  8. Fig 2: Generator Pivot Bolt
    GM1877404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator pivot bolt (1).
  10. Remove the generator bolt (2).
  11. Remove the generator stud (3).
  12. Remove the generator (4) from the vehicle.