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Generator Replacement RPOs L61/LE5

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1647528  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.2L (L61) engine or Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.4L engine.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the generator.

  5. Object Number: 1656132  Size: SH
  6. Reposition the starter solenoid wire boot (3).
  7. Remove the generator terminal nut (2).
  8. Remove the starter solenoid wire terminal (1) from the generator.

  9. Object Number: 1650517  Size: SH
  10. Remove the generator bolts.
  11. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1650517  Size: SH
  1. Position the generator to the engine block.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the generator bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1656132  Size: SH
  5. Install the starter solenoid wire terminal (1) to the generator.
  6. Install the generator terminal nut (2).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  8. Position the starter solenoid wire boot (3).

  9. Object Number: 1647528  Size: SH
  10. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the generator.
  11. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  12. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.2L (L61) engine or Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.4L engine.
  13. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Generator Replacement RPO LSJ

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1650527  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the supercharger. Refer to Supercharger Replacement .
  3. Reposition the starter solenoid wire boot (3).
  4. Remove the generator harness nut (2).
  5. Remove the starter solenoid wire terminal (1) from the generator.
  6. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (4) from the generator.

  7. Object Number: 1381708  Size: SH
  8. Remove the generator bolts.
  9. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1381708  Size: SH
  1. Position the generator to the engine.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the generator bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1650527  Size: SH
  5. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (4) to the generator.
  6. Install the starter solenoid wire terminal (1) to the generator.
  7. Install the generator harness nut (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  9. Position the starter solenoid wire boot (3).
  10. Install the supercharger. Refer to Supercharger Replacement .
  11. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .