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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

2. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Accessory Drive Belt.

3. Remove the generator B+ terminal protective cover and nut. Position the generator B+ terminal aside.

4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

5. Detach the upper degas bottle hose from the fuel rail and position aside.

6. Remove the generator nut and the stud bolt.

7. Remove the upper and lower generator bolts.

8. Remove the generator.

Installation

1. Install the generator and generator upper and lower bolts. Hand-tighten the bolts. Do not torque the bolt at this time.

2. Install the generator stud bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3. Install the generator nut.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. Tighten the generator upper and lower bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

5. Attach the upper degas bottle hose to the fuel rail.

6. Connect the generator electrical connector.

7. Position the generator B+ terminal on the generator and install the nut.
- Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

- Install the generator B+ terminal protective cover.

8. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Accessory Drive Belt.

9. Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.