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Generator Bracket Replacement



Generator Bracket Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum)

Removal Procedure





1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LY7) (Generator Replacement).
3. Remove the coolant inlet pipe lower bolt from the generator bracket.
4. Remove the belt tensioner. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Tensioner Replacement (Water Pump and Generator Belt Tensioner Replacement) .
5. Remove the generator bracket bolts.
6. Remove the generator bracket.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the generator bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the generator bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.


1. Tighten the generator bracket bolts (1, 2) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
2. Tighten the generator bracket bolt (3) to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

3. Install the belt tensioner. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Tensioner Replacement (Water Pump and Generator Belt Tensioner Replacement) .
4. Install the coolant inlet pipe lower bolt from the generator bracket.
5. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LY7) (Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (LH2 w/AWD) (Generator Replacement (LH2 w/AWD))Generator Replacement (LH2 w/RWD) (Generator Replacement (LH2 w/RWD)).