Generator Replacement (4.3L)

Generator Replacement (4.3L)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor/condenser hose bracket.




5. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose bracket bolt (2).




6. Remove the heater outlet hose clamp bolt (1) at the generator bracket.




7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (5) from the generator.
8. Reposition the engine wiring harness boot (6).
9. Remove the engine wiring harness nut (3) from the generator.
10. Remove the engine wiring harness lead (4) from the generator stud.




11. Remove the generator bolts.
12. Reposition the heater outlet, and AC compressor/condenser hoses as necessary in order to remove the generator.
13. Remove the generator from the generator bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator into the generator bracket.
2. Position the heater outlet, and AC compressor/condenser hoses as necessary.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the generator bolts.

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




4. Install the engine wiring harness lead (4) to the generator stud.
5. Install the engine wiring harness nut (3) to the generator.

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

6. Position the engine wiring harness boot (6) over the generator stud.
7. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (5) to the generator.




8. Install the heater outlet hose clamp bolt (1) at the generator bracket.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




9. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose bracket bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




10. Instal the engine wiring harness clip (1) to the A/C compressor/condenser hose bracket.
11. Install the drive belt.
12. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.