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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Remove the charge air cooler outlet air tube. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement (LTG) .
  4. Fig 1: Engine Harness Connector
    GM2833767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) and remove the B + generator protective boot (4).
  6. Remove the fastener (3) and the engine harness battery positive terminal (2), from the back of the generator.
  7. Fig 2: Generator Mounting Fasteners
    GM2833769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the generator mounting fasteners (1) and the engine harness bracket retainer (4).
  9. Remove the generator mounting fastener (2) and the generator mounting stud (3).
  10. Fig 3: Generator
    GM2833771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the generator (1) from the engine compartment.