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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2011ENCLAVE CX, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2011 Buick Enclave CX, FWD

Installation Procedure

2011 Buick Enclave CX, FWDSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Generator Bolts, A/C Compressor/Evaporator Hose Bracket & Generator
    GM1929703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the idler pulley (5) to the generator.
  2. Install the generator (4) and idler pulley together to the vehicle.
  3. Install the power steering fluid reservoir hose clip bracket (1) onto one of the generator bolts, and install the bolt finger tight.
  4. Install the A/C compressor/evaporator hose bracket (2) onto the other generator bolt, and install the bolt finger tight.
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the idler pulley/generator bolts (2) in the following sequence:
    1. Idler pulley bolt
    2. Generator bolts

      Tighten 

      Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Hose Clip & Bracket
    GM1929702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the power steering reservoir inlet hose clip (1) to the power steering fluid reservoir hose clip bracket (2).
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Generator
    GM1929701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Battery Positive Junction Block Cable Terminal
    GM1929512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the battery positive junction block cable terminal (3) to the generator stud.
  9. Install the battery positive junction block cable to generator nut (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

  10. Position the battery positive junction block cable boot (1) over the stud.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Recovery Reservoir & Bolts
    GM1929511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the coolant recovery reservoir (2) tabs into the appropriate slots in the upper radiator support.
  12. Install the coolant recovery reservoir bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    13. Fig 6: Identifying Liquid Line Clamp Nuts & Liquid Line Bracket Bolt
    GM1861641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the A/C liquid line clamp bolt (2) at the upper radiator support.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  14. Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  15. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  16. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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