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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. Refer to cell Generator Replacement

  8. Object Number: 1826824  Size: SH
  9. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Don't remove the drive belt from the vehicle

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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


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

  5. 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.