Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 1786

Fig. 313: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector, Terminal, Boot &
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection

and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries).

2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the generator.

4. Reposition the engine wiring harness boot (4) in order to access the terminal stud.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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5. Remove the engine wiring harness nut (3).

6. Remove the engine wiring harness terminal (2) from the generator.

Fig. 314: View Of Generator & Bolts
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7. Remove the generator bolts (1).

8. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 315: View Of Generator & Bolts
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1. Install the generator.

2. Install the generator bolts (1).

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

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 316: View Of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector, Terminal, Boot &
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3. Install the engine wiring harness terminal (2) to the generator.

4. Install the engine wiring harness nut (3).

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Position the engine wiring harness boot (4) in order to cover the terminal stud.

6. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.

7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ENGINE Engine Electrical - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado