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Generator Replacement LP1, LY7

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement for the 2.8L (LP1) engine, or Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 2.8L (LP1) engine, or Engine Support Fixture for the 3.6L (LY7)engine.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  5. Object Number: 887703  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the generator.
  7. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  8. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and remove the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.
  9. Disconnect the electronic brake control module (EBCM) electrical connector.

  10. Object Number: 785352  Size: SH
  11. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.

  12. Object Number: 887706  Size: SH
  13. Remove the generator lower bolts.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Raise the engine using the support fixture.
  16. Remove the generator upper bolt.
  17. Remove the generator from the engine.
  18. If necessary, remove the generator shield bolts and shield.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 785352  Size: SH
  1. If necessary, install the generator shield and bolts.
  2. Install the generator to the engine.
  3. Lower the engine using the support fixture.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the engine mount lower nuts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).


    Object Number: 887706  Size: SH
  8. Install the generator lower bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 887703  Size: SH
  10. Install the battery positive lead (2) and the generator BAT terminal nut (3) to the generator.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

  12. Install the BAT terminal boot.
  13. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the generator.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the generator upper bolt.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the generator bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  17. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 2.8L (LP1) engine, or Engine Support Fixture for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
  18. Install the drive belt to the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement for the 2.8L (LP1) engine, or Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
  19. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Generator Replacement LS2

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1392169  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the radiator fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt (3). Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  5. Remove the bolt securing the power steering pressure hose bracket to the generator.

  6. Object Number: 1455604  Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear generator mounting bolt (1).
  8. Remove the front generator mounting bolts (2, 3).
  9. Lift the generator off of the mounting bracket in order to gain access to the connector and the generator output BAT terminal nut.
  10. Disconnect the wire harness electrical connector from the generator.
  11. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output battery terminal for access.
  12. Remove the generator output battery terminal nut and disconnect the battery positive lead from the generator.
  13. Remove the generator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the generator near the installed position.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1455604  Size: SH
  3. Connect the battery positive lead to the generator and install the generator output battery terminal nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the generator output battery terminal nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

  5. Press the protective boot on to the generator output BAT terminal.
  6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the generator.
  7. Position the generator to the generator bracket on the engine.
  8. Install the front generator mounting bolts (2, 3), but do not tighten at this time.
  9. Install the rear generator mounting bolt (1). Tighten the bolts in the following order.
  10. Tighten

    1. Tighten the front generator mounting bolt (3) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the front generator mounting bolt (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the rear generator mounting bolt (1) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1392169  Size: SH
  11. Install the bolt securing the power steering pressure hose bracket to the generator.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pressure hose bracket nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  13. Install the accessory drive belt (3). Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  14. Install the radiator fan assembly. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement .
  15. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  16. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .