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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (L26)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
  2. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Battery Positive Lead & Generator BAT Terminal Nut
    GM887703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the generator.
  6. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  7. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Generator
    GM887706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator lower bolts.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the generator upper bolt.
  12. Remove the generator from the engine.