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 (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LLY).
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (LLY).
- Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/O M74) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/M74) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (W/HP2) in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the electrical harness clip bolts.
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).
- Remove the positive battery cable from the generator, perform the following:
- Slide the boot (3) down to access the terminal stud.
- Remove the positive cable nut (2).
- Remove the positive cable.
- Remove the drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Remove the generator mounting bracket bolts.
- Remove the generator mounting bracket.
- If necessary, remove the idler pulleys.