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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 832902  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
  3. Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
  4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

  5. Object Number: 395686  Size: SH
  6. Remove the generator cable from the generator, perform the following:
  7. 5.1. Slide the boot down revealing the terminal stud.
    5.2. Remove the generator cable nut from the terminal stud.
    5.3. Remove the generator cable.

    Object Number: 385810  Size: SH
  8. Remove the generator bolts.
  9. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 385810  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the generator bolts and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 395686  Size: SH
  5. Install the generator cable to the generator, perform the following:
  6. 3.1. Install the generator cable.
    3.2. Install the generator cable nut to the terminal stud and tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
    3.3. Slide the boot over the terminal stud.

    Object Number: 663672  Size: SH
  7. Connect the generator electrical connector (3).
  8. Install the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
  9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.

  10. Object Number: 832902  Size: SH
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.