2001 Pontiac Aztek Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Installation (Aztek 3.4L)

  1. Install the generator to the vehicle and position the generator above the drive axle.
  2. Install electrical harness to retainer on right fender well.
  3. Install the power steering pump to the engine.
  4. Install the fuel pressure test port (schrader valve) cap to the fuel injector rail.
  5. Install the power steering pipes from the power steering pipe retainer.
  6. Install the generator bracket.
  7. Install the drive belt tensioner.
    8. Fig 1: Aligning Generator To Generator Bracket
    GM368801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the generator to the generator bracket and position the generator above the drive axle.
  9. Install the drive belt tensioner.
  10. Install the generator to the generator bracket.
    11. Fig 2: Locating Generator Front Bolt
    GM368802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the generator front bolt.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Generator Rear Bolts
    GM368803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the generator rear bolts. Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  13. Install the drive belt.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Generator Electrical Leads, Connectors & Terminal Nut
    GM368797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the generator electrical connector.
  15. Install the generator B+ lead
  16. Install the generator B+ terminal nut. Tighten the generator B+ terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).
  17. Rotate the engine rearward and install the engine mount strut bracket bolts.
  18. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery.
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