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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 from the generator pulley only, refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LF4)
  3. Remove Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (LF4)
  4. Fig 1: Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe
    GM4277467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe (1). Refer to Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LF4 - Bank 1)Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LF4 - Bank 2)
  6. Fig 2: Power Brake Booster Pump
    GM4277601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Power Brake Booster Pump (1). Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement
  8. Fig 3: Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump
    GM4277609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump (1). Refer to Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump Replacement (LF4)
  10. Fig 4: Generator Electrical Connectors
    GM4277484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Disconnect Electrical Connector (4)
  12. Remove Protective Cap (1)
  13. Remove Generator Nut (2)
  14. Remove Starter Solenoid Cable (3)
  15. Fig 5: Generator Bolt
    GM4277485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove Generator Bolt (1) (Qty: 3)
  17. Remove Generator (2)