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Generator Replacement




Generator Replacement (LH8) (5.3L)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement).
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).
4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator.
5. Reposition the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable boot (5).
6. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable nut from the generator.
7. Remove the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable (2) from the generator.




8. Remove the generator bolts.
9. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the generator bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




3. Install the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable (2) to the generator.
4. Install the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable nut to the generator.

Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

5. Position the engine wiring harness/positive battery cable boot (5).
6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.
7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).
8. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement).
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).

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