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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2013ESCALADE LUXURY, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2013 Cadillac Escalade Luxury, RWD

Installation Procedure

2013 Cadillac Escalade Luxury, RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Generator & Bolts
    GM1702916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the generator.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the generator bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the generator bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Battery Jumper Cable Terminal, Nut & Bolt
    GM1702914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the generator battery jumper cable terminal (1) to the generator stud.
  4. Install the battery jumper cable nut (2) to the generator.

    Tighten 

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

  5. Position the battery jumper cable boot (3).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Engine Harness Retainer Nut & Electrical Connectors
    GM1696891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the generator.
  7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  8. Install the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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