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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Generator Replacement

Generator Replacement LZ4

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1777669 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3).
  4. Reposition the engine wiring harness terminal boot (4).
  5. Remove the engine wiring harness terminal lead to generator nut (1).
  6. Remove the engine wiring harness terminal (2) from the generator stud.

    7. Object Number: 1777755 Size: SH
  7. Remove the power steering line clip nut (1).
  8. Remove the power steering line clip (2) from the generator stud and reposition the lines out of the way.

    9. Object Number: 1775001 Size: SH
  9. Remove the generator through bolt (3).

    10. Object Number: 1784880 Size: SH
  10. Remove the generator side bolt and stud.
  11. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1784880 Size: SH
  1. Position the generator to the coolant crossover.
  2. Loosely install the generator side bolt and stud.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1775001 Size: SH
  3. Loosely install the generator through bolt (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/stud to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1777755 Size: SH
  4. Position the power steering lines and install the power steering line clip (2) to the generator stud.
  5. Install the power steering line clip nut (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 1777669 Size: SH
  6. Install the engine wiring harness terminal (2) to the generator stud.
  7. Install the engine wiring harness terminal lead to generator nut (1).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  8. Position the engine wiring harness terminal boot (4).
  9. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3).
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Generator Replacement L61

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1578426 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator.
  6. Reposition the engine wiring harness lead rubber boot (3).
  7. Remove the engine wiring harness terminal lead to generator nut (3).
  8. Remove the engine wiring harness terminal (4) from the generator stud.

    9. Object Number: 1578425 Size: SH
  9. Remove the generator bolts.
  10. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1578425 Size: SH
  1. Position the generator to the engine block.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the generator bolts.

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


    Object Number: 1578426 Size: SH
  3. Install the engine wing harness terminal (4) to the generator stud.
  4. Install the engine wiring harness terminal lead to generator nut (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Position the engine wiring harness lead rubber boot (3).
  6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.
  7. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  9. Install the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  10. Connect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .