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Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the wire harness attachments to the integral generator/regulator assembly.
3. Loosen the generator pivot bolt. Remove the adjustment arm bolt from the generator.
4. Disengage the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.
5. Remove the generator pivot bolt and generator/regulator assembly.

Installation

1. Position the integral generator/regulator assembly on the engine.
2. Install the generator pivot and adjustment arm bolts, but do not tighten the bolts until the belt is tensioned.
3. Install the accessory drive belt over the generator pulley.
4. Tighten the adjustment arm bolt to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft) and pivot bolt to 40-55 Nm (30-41 lb-ft).
5. Connect the wiring harness to the generator/regulator assembly.
6. Connect battery ground cable.