Generator: Removal and Installation - VQ40DE Models: Removal
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to Battery: Removal and Installation .
- Partially drain engine coolant. Refer to [CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ].
- Remove engine room cover. Refer to ENGINE ROOM COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Remove front engine undercover.
- Remove air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER EXPLODED VIEW [VQ40DE]
- Remove upper radiator hose.
- Disconnect coolant reservoir hose from radiator.CAUTION: Cap or plug opening(s) to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Remove the crankcase ventilation hose.
- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to [RADIATOR: EXPLODED VIEW ]
- Remove engine cooling fan (Motor driven type). Refer to [ENGINE COOLING FAN: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (MOTOR DRIVEN TYPE) ].
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to [DRIVE BELTS: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
- Remove generator stay, using power tools.
- Remove the generator upper bolt, using power tools.
- Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
- Remove the generator.