Removal (3.1L)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Generator is serviced as a complete unit only.

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove drive belt from generator.
Place coolant recovery reservoir aside for access.
Remove the generator rear brace nut (4). Remove bolts (1, 2 & 3) from generator. See Fig 1 .
Disconnect electrical connector from generator.
Remove protective boot from generator output BAT terminal.
Remove generator output BAT terminal nut and remove positive battery lead from generator.
Remove generator.

Fig 1: Removing Generator (3.1L)

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