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Generator Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: View Of Generator & Components
GM1593488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 2.0L engine or Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement for the 2.4L engine.
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.0L engine or Drive Belt Replacement (With A/C) or Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C) for the 2.4L engine.
1 Engine Harness Generator Connector
2 Engine Harness Ground Terminal Boot
3 Engine Harness Ground Terminal Nut
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  20 N.m (15 lb ft)

4 Engine Harness Ground Terminal
5 Generator Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten:  22 N.m (16 lb ft)

6 Generator