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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1314 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR REPLACEMENT (LY7)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Battery Positive Lead & Generator BAT Terminal Nut
    GM887703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the generator.
  5. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  6. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Generator
    GM887706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the generator lower bolts.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the generator upper bolt.
  10. Remove the generator from the engine.
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