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Generator Replacement

CS-130D Generator Mounting:






REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

CAUTION: Refer to "Service Precautions".

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Serpentine drive belt.
3. Electrical connector from generator.
4. Positive battery cable nut from generator "BAT" terminal.
5. Charcoal canister solenoid from generator brace (13).
6. Generator brace bolt/screw (4) attaching generator (5) to rear brace (13).
7. Generator bolts/screws (8 and 11) attaching generator (5) to drive belt tensioner.
8. Generator (5) from drive belt tensioner.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTICE: Refer to "Service Precautions".

1. Generator (5) to drive belt tensioner.
2. Generator bolts/screws (8 and 11) attaching generator (5) to drive belt tensioner.
Tighten
^ Generator bolt/screw (8) to 30 N.m (22 lb. ft.).
^ Generator bolt/screw (11) to 50 N.m (37 lb. ft.).
3. Charcoal canister solenoid to generator rear brace (13).
4. Generator brace bolt/screw (4) attaching generator (5) to rear brace (13).
Tighten
^ Generator brace bolt/screw (4) to 30 N.m (22 lb. ft.).
5. Positive battery cable nut to generator "BAT" stud.
Tighten
^ Positive battery cable nut to 22 N.m (16 lb. in.).
6. Electrical connector to generator.
7. Serpentine drive belt.
8. Negative battery cable.
Tighten
^ Negative battery cable bolt/screw to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft.).
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