GENERATOR > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR AND AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.

  1. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose.

  1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector and wire harness clamps.

  1. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the 4 bolts, air cleaner and intake air connector assembly.



3. REMOVE DRIVE BELT


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  1. Use the hexagon-shaped part indicated by the arrow in the illustration to move the tensioner pulley downward and decrease the tension in the drive belt. Then remove the drive belt.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the drive belt, do not use the idle pulley's bolt.

    HINT:
    After removing the drive belt, move the tensioner upward to the maximum amount.



4. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the nut, bolt and generator wire.

  1. Disconnect the generator connector.

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and generator.