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Alternator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Release hood latch and open hood.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Disconnect the Inlet Air Temperature sensor.
4. Remove the Air Box, refer to the Engine/Air Cleaner for more information.
5. Remove the EVAP Purge solenoid from its bracket and reposition.
6. Disconnect the push-in field wire connector from back of generator.
7. Remove nut holding B+ wire terminal to back of generator.
8. Separate B+ terminal from generator.
9. Remove accessory drive belt, refer to the Cooling System for proper procedures.
10. Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the generator.
2. Install the accessory drive belt, refer to the Cooling System for proper procedures.
3. Connect B+ terminal to generator.
4. Install nut holding B+ wire terminal to back of generator.
5. Connect the push-in field wire connector to back of generator.
6. Install the EVAP Purge solenoid to its bracket.
7. Install the Air Box, refer to the Engine/Air Cleaner for more information.
8. Connect the Inlet Air Temperature sensor.
9. Connect battery negative cable.