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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1647528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement or Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the generator.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness Terminals
    GM1647997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Reposition the engine harness terminal boot (3).
  7. Remove the generator terminal nut (2).
  8. Remove the engine harness terminal (1) from the generator.
  9. Fig 3: Identifying Generator
    GM1650517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the generator bolts.
  11. Remove the generator.