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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2006STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRGENERATOR REPLACEMENT
2006 Cadillac STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN A
Generator Replacement
2006 Cadillac STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN ASECTION Generator Replacement
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the generator drive belt.
3. Remove the upper generator mounting bolts (1,3).
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the front air deflector.
6. Remove the front wheels.
7. Remove the right side wheelhouse liner.
8. Remove the right and left side stabilizer shaft links at the lower control arm.
9. Rotate the stabilizer shaft downward to gain access to the generator and to create a removal envelop for generator removal.
10. Perform the remainder of the removal process through the wheelhouse opening.
11. Cut the tie strap securing the wiring harness to the generator.
12. Remove the lower generator mounting bolt.
13. Lift the generator off of the mounting bracket in order to gain access to the connector and the generator output BAT terminal nut.
14. Disconnect the wire harness electrical connector from the generator.
15. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output battery terminal for access.
16. Remove the generator output battery terminal nut and disconnect the battery positive lead from the generator.
17. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the generator near the installed position.
2. Connect the battery positive lead to the generator and install the generator output battery terminal nut.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Press the protective boot on to the generator output BAT terminal.
4. Connect the wiring harness connector to the generator.
5. Position the generator to the generator bracket on the engine.
6. Install the lower generator bolt, but do not tighten at this time.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the upper generator bolts.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Install a new tie strap to secure the wiring harness to the generator.
11. Install the right and left side stabilizer shaft links to the lower control arm.
12. Install the right side wheelhouse liner.
13. Install the front wheels.
14. Install the front air deflector.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Install the generator drive belt.
17. Connect the battery negative cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.