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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CAB & CHASSIS SILVERADO 2D PICKUP, 8.1 G, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM - INTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT (6.6L (LLY) ENGINE)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 2D Pickup, 8.1 G, 4WD, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 2D Pickup, 8.1 G, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) .
  2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.6L (LLY).
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (LLY).
  4. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (w/RPO HP2) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Automatic Transmission - Diesel) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Manual Transmission - Diesel) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Automatic Transmission - Gasoline) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Manual Transmission - Gasoline) in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the electrical harness clip bolts.
    Fig 1: View Of Electrical Harness Clip Bolts
    GM1334907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    6. Fig 2: View Of A/C & Generator Electrical Connectors
    GM1369550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
    GM395686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the positive battery cable from the generator, perform the following:
    1. Slide the boot (3) down to access the terminal stud.
    2. Remove the positive cable nut (2).
    3. Remove the positive cable.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Drive Belt Tensioner
    GM1334909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolt.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Generator Mounting Bracket
    GM1334912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator mounting bracket bolts.
  10. Remove the generator mounting bracket.
  11. If necessary, remove the idler pulleys.
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