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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement.
  4. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
  5. Remove the transmission mount:
    • Automatic transmission, refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering), Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (Electronic Power Steering).
    • Manual transmission, refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering).
  6. Unclip the engine wiring harness from the knock sensor 2 wiring harness plug brackets.
    7. Fig 1: Generator Cap And Positive Cable Retaining Nut
    GM2506273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Disconnect the generator wiring harness plug (1) from the generator.
  8. Fold the generator cap (2) aside.
  9. Remove the generator positive cable retaining nut (3).
  10. Remove the generator positive cable (4) from the generator.
    11. Fig 2: Generator Retaining Bolts
    GM2506274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the upper generator retaining bolt (1).
    12. NOTE:

    DO NOT pull the lower generator retaining bolt completely out of the generator mounting hole.

  12. Remove the lower generator retaining bolt (3).
  13. Remove the generator (2).
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