GENERATOR > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and cover.



3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


B106147

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and duct seal.



4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    A110867E01

  1. Remove the 3 clips and side cover.



5. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


B107493

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

  1. Remove the 10 screws and under cover.



6. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    A109593

  1. While releasing the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the belt tensioner.



    A109594

  1. While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align with its holes, and then insert the 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.



7. REMOVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY


    E074845

  1. Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and nut.



    E074846

  1. Using an E8 "torx" socket, remove the stud bolt and compressor.



8. REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY


A106508

  1. Remove the bolt, pulley plate and idler pulley.



9. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


A106506E04

  1. Detach the clamp, and remove the bolt from the generator.

  1. Disconnect the generator connector.

  1. Detach the rubber cap, and then remove the nut and battery cable.



    A106507

  1. Remove the nut, bolt and generator bracket.



    A106509

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and generator.