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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 REPLACEMENT (8.1L 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. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).
    Fig 1: View Of Generator Electrical Connector
    GM750525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the generator cable from the generator, perform the following:
    • Slide the boot down revealing the terminal stud.
    • Remove the generator cable nut from the terminal.
    • Remove the generator cable.
      • Fig 2: View Of Generator Cable & Nut
      GM395686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 8.1L.
  5. Remove the generator bolts.
    Fig 3: View Of Generator (8.1L)
    GM751563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the generator.
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