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Generator Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.






3. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.






4. Remove the positive cable from the generator:
^ Slide the boot down revealing the positive terminal stud.
^ Remove the positive cable nut from the generator output stud.
^ Remove the positive cable.
5. Remove the canister purge solenoid.






6. Remove the generator rear brace bolt (6).
7. Remove the generator bolts (2, 3).
8. Remove the generator (1) from the drive belt tensioner.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE






1. Install the generator (1) to the drive belt tensioner.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the generator bolts (2, 3).

Tighten
^ Tighten the generator bolt (2) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
^ Tighten the generator bolt (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Install the generator brace bolt (6).

Tighten
Tighten the generator brace bolt (6) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

4. Install the canister purge solenoid.






5. Install the positive cable to the generator.
^ Install the positive cable to the generator output stud.
^ Install the positive cable to the generator output stud nut.

Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut to generator output stud to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

^ Slide the boot over the generator output stud.






6. Connect the electrical connector to the generator.
7. Install the accessory drive belt.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.