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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 114 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR REPLACEMENT (L61)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Generator Electrical Connectors
    GM1578426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LZ4, LZ9) or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L61) .
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator.
  6. Reposition the engine wiring harness lead rubber boot (3).
  7. Remove the engine wiring harness terminal lead to generator nut (3).
  8. Remove the engine wiring harness terminal (4) from the generator stud.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Generator & Bolts
    GM1578425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator bolts.
  10. Remove the generator.
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