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2001 Pontiac Firebird
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Generator Replacement 5.7L Engine
Removal Procedure
Caution
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the positive cable from the generator:
Slide the boot back along the cable.
Remove the positive cable nut (at generator).
Remove the positive cable from the stud.
Remove the generator rear bracket mounting bolt (1).
Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the oil cooler clip.
Remove the generator front mounting bolts and oil cooler clip.
Disconnect the generator electrical connector (3).
Remove the generator.
Installation Procedure
Install the generator.
Connect the generator electrical connector (3).
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the generator front mounting bolts and oil cooler clip. Tighten
Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the oil cooler clip.
Install the generator rear mounting bolt (1) (at generator). Tighten
Tighten the generator rear mounting bolt (at generator) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Install the positive cable to the generator:
Install the positive cable to the stud.
Install the positive cable nut (at generator). Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut (at generator) to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
Slide the boot over the generator stud.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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2001 Pontiac Firebird
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Generator Replacement 5.7L Engine
Removal Procedure
Caution
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the positive cable from the generator:
Slide the boot back along the cable.
Remove the positive cable nut (at generator).
Remove the positive cable from the stud.
Remove the generator rear bracket mounting bolt (1).
Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the oil cooler clip.
Remove the generator front mounting bolts and oil cooler clip.
Disconnect the generator electrical connector (3).
Remove the generator.
Installation Procedure
Install the generator.
Connect the generator electrical connector (3).
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Install the generator front mounting bolts and oil cooler clip. Tighten
Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the oil cooler clip.
Install the generator rear mounting bolt (1) (at generator). Tighten
Tighten the generator rear mounting bolt (at generator) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Install the positive cable to the generator:
Install the positive cable to the stud.
Install the positive cable nut (at generator). Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut (at generator) to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
Slide the boot over the generator stud.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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