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Generator Replacement



GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery.
2. Remove the torque struts and rotate the engine in order to provide access to remove the generator.




3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut and the battery cable from the generator.




4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
5. Remove the drive belt from the generator.
6. Remove the idler pulley.




7. Remove the generator bolts.
8. Remove the generator from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the generator to the vehicle.
2. Install the generator bolts.

Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the idler pulley.
4. Install the drive belt.




5. Connect the generator electrical connector.




6. Install the battery cable and the generator B+ terminal nut to the generator.

Tighten the generator B+ terminal nut 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

7. Install the torque struts.
8. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.
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