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Generator Replacement LY7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 887703  Size: SH
  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 .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the generator.
  5. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  6. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.

  7. Object Number: 887706  Size: SH
  8. Remove the generator lower bolts.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the generator upper bolt.
  11. Remove the generator from the engine.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the generator to the engine.
  2. Install the generator upper bolt.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


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


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

  9. Install the BAT terminal boot.
  10. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the generator.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the drive belt to the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement .
  13. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .