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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
  2. Intake Manifold (1) - Remove - Intake Manifold Replacement
    GM4963048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Accessory Drive Primary Belt - Remove - Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement
    GM5085662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (1) - Loosen
    GM5085733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not need to remove the tensioner completely.

  5. Reposition the drive belt tensioner (2) to remove the generator bolt.
  6. Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
    GM5609728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @Generator - Remove
    GM5609729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Battery Positive Cable (2) - Remove
  9. Generator Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
    GM5609730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Generator (2) - Remove