Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
Remove the heater hose brace bolt from the generator.

Fig 1: Removing Heater Hose Brace Bolt From Generator
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Remove the generator mounting bolts.
Remove the generator from the mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Generator From Mounting Bracket
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Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Generator Electrical Connector
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Remove the generator output (BAT) terminal retaining nut from the generator.

Fig 4: Removing Generator Output (BAT) Terminal Retaining Nut From Generator
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