Mike's Workshop Manuals: Service manuals for every vehicle
Home >> Pontiac >> 2004 >> Aztek Base, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 184 (Battery, Charging System & Starting System) >> Repair Instructions >> Generator Replacement (3.4L) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The (K43) 102 ampere generator is serviced as a complete unit only.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  2. Remove the engine compartment cross vehicle brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Cross Vehicle in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  4. Reposition the coolant recovery reservoir aside for access. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the bolts (1,2,3) from the generator.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the generator.
  7. Position aside the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
  8. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut and remove the positive battery lead from the generator.
  9. Remove the generator.
    10. Fig 1: Removing Generator (3.4L)
    GM302473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About Mike's Workshop Manuals