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Accessory Power Receptacle Bezel Replacement 5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2

Caution: To help avoid personal injury, disable the 36V system anytime you perform service work on or around the generator battery carrier. The 36V system will still be active after you have disabled the generator battery carrier.

Caution: To help avoid personal injury, always disconnect the 36V generator battery carrier before doing any work to the generator battery carrier system. To disconnect the generator battery carrier, turn the engine off and turn OFF the service disconnect switch, which is located on the passenger side of the generator battery carrier.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1237048  Size: SH
  1. Remove the generator battery carrier intermediate cover. Refer to Battery Cover Replacement - Rear Seat .
  2. Disconnect the 120-volt AC electrical connector (3).

  3. Object Number: 1343181  Size: SH
  4. Remove the receptacle outlet screws (1).

  5. Object Number: 1343162  Size: SH
  6. Carefully pull the receptacle outlet (3) out of the generator battery carrier until the retaining tabs are accessible.
  7. Insert a small flat-bladed tool into the openings (1) in the receptacle box in order to release the tabs securing the face plate.
  8. Remove the receptacle face plate (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1343162  Size: SH
  1. Position the receptacle face plate (2) to the receptacle box (3).
  2. Push inward until the retaining tabs lock into the openings (1) in the receptacle box.

  3. Object Number: 1343181  Size: SH
  4. Install the receptacle box (2) into the generator battery carrier.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the receptacle outlet screws (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 0.5 N·m (4.4 lb in).


    Object Number: 1237048  Size: SH
  8. Connect the 120-volt AC electrical connector (3).
  9. Install the generator battery carrier intermediate cover. Refer to Battery Cover Replacement - Rear Seat .