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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of A/C Compressor
    GM1402502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.9L engine or Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.7L engine.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the A/C compressor through the wheelhouse. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  6. Disengage the A/C compressor electrical connector from the bracket.
    7. NOTE: Evacuation of the A/C refrigerant will not be necessary.
  7. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3) ONLY.

    The upper mounting bolt (2) will remain with the A/C compressor (1).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Generator Wiring Components
    GM1313641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Reposition the protective boot (4) from the generator output BAT terminal (2) for access.
  10. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (6) and disconnect the generator lead (5) from the generator.
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the generator.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Generator Mounting Bolts
    GM1313647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 3 generator mounting bolts.
  13. Remove the engine lift bracket, in order to gain clearance to remove the generator. Refer to Engine Lift Bracket Replacement for the 2.9L engine or Engine Lift Bracket Replacement for the 3.7L engine.
  14. Position the A/C compressor forward, in order to gain clearance to remove the generator.
  15. Remove the generator from the engine.
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