GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1827002  Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Completely loosen the idler pulley bolt.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).

  5. Object Number: 1827004  Size: SH
  6. Reposition the battery cable boot then disconnect the battery cable from the generator .
  7. Remove the generator bolts and position generator aside.

  8. Object Number: 1826824  Size: SH
  9. Remove the drive belt idler pulley.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1826824  Size: SH
  1. Install the drive belt idler pulley.
  2. Position generator in place then install the generator bolts.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1394079  Size: SH
  4. Tighten the generator and idler pulley bolt in sequence shown.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the generator and drive belt idler pulley bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1827004  Size: SH
  6. Install the battery cable.
  7. Install the battery cable boot.

  8. Object Number: 1827002  Size: SH
  9. Connect the generator electrical connector (1).
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .