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Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR

REMOVAL

1. NOTE: The 4.6L (2V) is shown. The 5.4L (2V) procedure is similar.

Disconnect the battery.

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe assembly.
3. Relieve the accessory drive belt tension and remove the belt from the generator pulley.







4. Remove the bolts and remove the generator bracket.







5. 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.

Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
1 Remove the B+ cable nut and cable.
2 Disconnect the electrical connector.







6. Loosen the lower bolts and remove the generator.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.