Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716)
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Using an appropriate tool, rotate the drive belt tensioner (1) counterclockwise and hold tension.
Accessory Drive Primary Belt (1) - Remove
- Slowly release tension on the drive belt tensioner.
Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (1).
Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
Retainer Spring (1) - Release
- Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube (2) @ Throttle Body - Remove
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- NOTE:
Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Tire Front Air Deflector (2) - Remove
Tire and Wheel Assembly-Left Front (2) - Remove - Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- NOTE:
Quantity of fasteners may vary based on option content.
Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield (3) - Remove
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [7x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) - Remove [4x]
- Front Wheelhouse Liner (3) - Remove
Retainer Spring (1) - Release
- Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube (2) @ Charge Air Cooler (3) - Remove
Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Clip Bracket Bolt (4) - Remove
- Reposition the air conditioning compressor hose.
Radiator Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Radiator Inlet Hose Bracket (2) - Reposition away
Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Generator - Remove
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Remove the upper generator bolt (1).
- Loosen the lower generator bolt (2) until it is disengaged from the generator bracket.
Remove the generator (1) with the generator lower mounting bolt (2).
- NOTE:
The throttle body assembly is removed for illustration purposes only.
Engine Coolant Heater Cord (1) @ Engine Coolant Heater (2) - Disconnect
Engine Coolant Heater (1) - Remove