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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1663951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (5) from the generator.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Generator Terminal & Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal
    GM1670187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Reposition the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.
  6. Remove the generator terminal nut (2).
  7. Remove the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) from the generator.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Generator Bolt & Ground Cable
    GM1669928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the generator bolts.
  9. Reposition the engine ground cable.
  10. Remove the generator.
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