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Alternator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Relieve the accessory drive belt tension and remove the belt from the generator pulley. Leave the belt in place for reinstallation.







3. Remove the bolts on the upper generator bracket and remove the bracket.







4. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
1 Remove the battery positive cable nut (1) and cable.
2 Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

CAUTION: This is a new style connector that has a press-to-release tab. Pulling on the tab could result in damage to the connector or harness.







5. Remove the lower generator bolts and remove the generator.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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