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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
  3. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L Engine w/RPOs Y91 and Z88) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
  4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (3).
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Purge Solenoid Electrical Connector, Wiring Harness Nut & Generator Electrical Connector
    GM663672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the generator cable from the generator, perform the following:
    1. Slide the boot down revealing the terminal stud.
    2. Remove the generator cable nut from the terminal stud.
    3. Remove the generator cable.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
    GM395686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the generator bolts.
  7. Remove the generator.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Generator & Bolts (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L)
    GM385810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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