Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Swift +, 2005 Pontiac Wave, and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Valve Cover Breather Hose

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector from the air intake tube.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Ducting To Engine

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Remove the breather tube clamp and all other clamps to remove the air intake tube.

Fig 3: View Of Generator Voltage Regulator

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Remove the battery harness connector nut from the generator.

Fig 4: View Of Alternator Bracket And Retaining Nut

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Remove the generator shackle bracket bolt.

Fig 5: View Of Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

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Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. For vehicles equipped with power steering and air conditioning. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement in Power Steering.

Fig 6: Removing And Installing Generator, Nuts And Bracket-To-Generator Bolts

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Remove the nuts which hold the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts.
Carefully remove the generator.