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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT (WITH 4.3 L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Generator Bracket & Bolts (4.3L)
    GM196643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Slide the generator mounting bracket on the stud.
  2. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

    Install the 2 bolts and the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the generator mounting bracket bolts and nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

  3. Install the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical-4.3 L.
  4. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.3 L.
  5. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3 L Engine) .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Heater Hose Bracket Bolt (4.3L Engine)
    GM316440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the bolt holding the heater hose bracket to the generator mounting bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the heater hose bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: View Of Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (4.3L Engine)
    GM334162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the bolt holding the bracket for the wiring harness and the A/C hose, if equipped, to the generator mounting bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the wiring harness bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.3 L.
  9. Install the engine cooling fan. Refer to Fan Clutch Replacement in Engine Cooling.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
    GM489176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Align the hinge clip with the lip on the throttle body.

    Install the air inlet tube and resonator to the throttle body by pivoting the air inlet tube and resonator downward until the mounting stud is through the hole in the air inlet tube.

    11. Fig 5: View Of Air Cleaner Adapter Nut
    GM489179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the resonator retaining wing nut.
  12. Connect the PCV hose to the air cleaner outlet duct.
    13. Fig 6: View Of MAF/IAT Sensor Assembly Harness Connector (4.3L Engine)
    GM373468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Connect the MAF/IAT sensor assembly harness connector.
  14. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
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