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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1052 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR REPLACEMENT (RPO LD8)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Generator Bolt & Ground Cable
    GM1669928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the generator to the engine.
  2. Install the generator bolts finger tight in the following sequence.
    1. Upper bolt
    2. Side bolt
    3. Lower bolt
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Tighten the generator bolts.

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

    4. Fig 2: Identifying Generator Terminal & Starter Solenoid Cable Terminal
    GM1670187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the starter solenoid cable terminal (3) to the generator.
  5. Install the generator terminal nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  6. Position the starter solenoid cable protective boot (1) at the generator.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Engine Harness Electrical Connectors
    GM1663951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (5) to the generator.
  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  9. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (L26) or Radiator Replacement (LD8) .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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