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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1434 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR REPLACEMENT (6.6L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Generator & Bolts
    GM1874246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the generator.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the generator bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector & Generator
    GM1874242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator (2).
    4. Fig 3: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Terminal, Boot & Nut
    GM1874244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the engine wiring harness terminal (3) to the generator.
  5. Install the engine wiring harness nut (1).

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

  6. Position the engine wiring harness boot (2) in order to cover the terminal stud.
  7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) .
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