Removal & Installation: Generator: Removal

NOTE: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the intake air resonator.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the coolant heater, if equipped.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
6. Remove the generator cooling duct
7. Remove the field coil terminal nut and lead (1). See Fig 1.
8. Remove the battery terminal nut and lead (2).
9. Remove the upper mounting nut (4), lower mounting nut and lower mounting bolt (2).
10. Push out the upper mounting bolt through the generator and the bracket.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Remove the generator (3).

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Generator

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