Generator - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE (B+ WIRE) FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove the generator drive belt. Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal
3. Remove the upper generator mounting bolt (1).
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower splash shield.
6. Remove the bolt (1) from transmission cooler line clamp at right the crossmember (3) and reposition the transmission cooler line (2).
7. A heat shield (1) is used over the right engine mount (3). The heat shield must be removed to gain access to the generator support bracket nut. Remove the two heat shield mounting bolts (2).
8. Loosen, but do not remove the generator support bracket nut (4).
9. Remove the bolt (3).
10. Unsnap the plastic insulator cap from the B+ output terminal.
11. Remove the B+ terminal mounting nut at the rear of the generator. Disconnect the terminal from the generator.
12. Disconnect the field wire connector at the rear of the generator by pushing on the connector tab.
13. Remove the lower generator mounting bolt (1).
14. Remove the generator from the vehicle.