Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) .
- Remove the fan assembly. Refer to fan replacement Fan Replacement (Mechanical) or Fan Replacement (Diesel) .
- Remove the intake air heater. Refer to Intake Air Heater Replacement .
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) , Generator Replacement (6.6L) or Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .
- Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip from the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
- Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (3).
- Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
- Remove the heater inlet hose bracket nut (4) from the fuel filter adapter stud (1).
- Remove the heater inlet hose bracket nut (3) from the generator bracket stud (2).
- Reposition the heater inlet hose/pipe for clearance.
- Remove the fuel feed pipe bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip bolt (1).
- Reposition the engine wiring harness out of the way.
- Remove the generator bracket bolts (1) and nuts.
- Remove the generator bracket.
- If replacing the generator bracket, remove the idler pulley bolts (2) and remove the pulleys from the generator bracket.
WARNING:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning
.