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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Generator Electrical Connectors
    GM1578426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LE5, LE9, LY7) .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LE5) .
  3. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).
  4. Reposition the rubber boot (3).
  5. Remove the engine harness terminal lead to generator nut (2).
  6. Remove the engine harness terminal (4) from the generator stud.
  7. Fig 2: View of Generator Fasteners
    GM2094845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the generator fasteners (1, 3, 4).
  9. Remove the generator.