Generator Replacement L61
Removal Procedure
Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the throttle body air duct.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable connection at the generator.
- Remove the generator to engine block bolts.
Installation Procedure
- Position the generator and install
the top bolts finger tight.
- Install the bottom bolts and tighten all generator bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the generator to engine bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the positive battery cable connection at the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the positive battery cable to generator nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt.
- Install the throttle body air duct.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Reprogram the radio stations.
Generator Replacement L81
Removal Procedure
Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
Important: The exhaust system remains hot for extended periods of time.
- Remove the 2 belt tensioner to engine block bolts and the tensioner.
- Remove the upper generator to engine to block bolts.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
- Turn the steering wheel into a right turn for access to the lower generator
bolt.
- Remove the lower generator bolt.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Separate the generator from the engine block.
- Disconnect the 2 generator electrical connectors and remove the
generator.
Installation Procedure
- Lower the generator into the engine compartment and connect the generator
electrical connections.
Tighten
Tighten the B+ cable to generator nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Guide the generator into the engine block with the upper mounting bolt
positioned in the generator mounting hole.
- Position the generator and install the upper mounting bolts and finger
tighten.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
- Install the lower generator mounting bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Tighten the upper generator mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Install the belt tensioner to the engine block.
Tighten
Tighten the belt tensioner bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Install the accessory drive belt.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Reprogram the radio stations.