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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
  3. Remove the heater hose brace bolt from the generator.
    Fig 1: Removing Heater Hose Brace Bolt From Generator
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  4. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
  5. Remove the generator from the mounting bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Generator From Mounting Bracket
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  6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Generator Electrical Connector
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  7. Remove the generator output (BAT) terminal retaining nut from the generator.
    Fig 4: Removing Generator Output (BAT) Terminal Retaining Nut From Generator
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