Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Positive Battery Cable Nut

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION AND CONNECTION .
Reposition the positive battery cable boot at the generator terminal.
Remove the positive battery cable nut at the generator.
Remove the positive battery cable terminal from the generator.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the generator.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .

Fig 3: Identifying Generator Bolts
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Remove the idler pulley. Refer to DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
Remove the generator bolts.
NOTE: When removing the generator from the vehicle, it may be necessary to maneuver the generator to remove it from the vehicle.
Remove the generator.