Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Connect the generator output (BAT) terminal wire.
Ensure the insulating boot is covering the terminal nut.

Tighten

Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Generator Output (BAT) Terminal Retaining Nut To Generator
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Connect the generator electrical connector.

Fig 2: Connecting Generator Electrical Connector
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Install the generator to the generator mounting bracket.
Install the generator mounting bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 3: Installing Generator Mounting
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Install the heater hose bracket bolt to the generator.
Tighten

Tighten the heater hose bracket to the generator bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

Fig 4: Installing Heater Hose Bracket Bolt To Generator
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