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 COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


B106147

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



3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE RH


    A110866E01

  1. Remove the nut, 2 clips and side cover.



4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET

  1. Remove the bolt and inlet.



5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE

  1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector and clamp.

  1. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner assembly.



6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and cover.



7. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER


B107493

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

  1. Remove the 10 screws and under cover.



8. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    A100708

  1. Loosen the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the belt.

    HINT:
    The tension pulley has a left hand thread.



9. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


A106485

  1. Disconnect the generator connector.

  1. Remove the bolt and bracket.

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



    A106487

  1. Remove the bolt and ground cable.

  1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and generator.