Generator Replacement (LM2)
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Oil Filler Cap » Remove

- Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
- Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Remove
- Install the oil filler cap after removal of the intake manifold cover to prevent debris from falling into the engine.

- { If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
- { If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Remove

- Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Remove [9x]
- Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Remove

- Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Remove [4x]
- Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Remove [2x]

- Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
- Pull forward and upward on the engine front cover (2) to release the 5 retaining grommets from the ball studs.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

- {with RC1} Remove the underbody splash shield. 15.1. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Remove [4x] 15.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [4x]

15.3. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Remove

- {without RC1} Remove the front bumper fascia extension. 16.1. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Remove [10x] 16.2. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Remove [8x]

16.3. Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.


- Remove the engine front cover (1) from the bottom of the vehicle.

- Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) » Loosen [2x]
- Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) » Remove

- Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Remove
- Intake Air Duct (2) » Reposition

- Disconnect the mass airflow sensor electrical connector.
- Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
- Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) » Remove

- Remove all retainers from air cleaner lower housing.
- Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Cleaner Lower Housing » Remove

- Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove
- Accessory Wiring Junction Block (2) » Reposition

- Air Cleaner Nut (1) » Remove

- Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) » Remove

- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Remove
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir (2) » Position aside

- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Unclip [4x]
- Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Position aside
- Detach harness retainers as necessary.

- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) @ Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud » Remove [2x]

- Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
- Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).

- Drive Belt Idler Pulley (1) » Remove

- Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) » Unclip
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Remove [2x]
- Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (3) » Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) » Remove

- Electrical Connector (1) » Disconnect

- Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Generator (4) » Remove
- Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) » Remove

- Generator Bolt (1) » Loosen until disengaged
- Generator Bolt (2) » Remove
- Reposition hoses and wiring harness as needed.

- Generator (1) » Remove

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Generator Bolt (1) » Remove Installation Procedure
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Generator Bolt (1) » Loosely install
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Generator (1) » Install
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Generator Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Generator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) » Install
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Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Electrical Connector (1) » Connect
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Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) » Install
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Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Install [2x]
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Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) » Clip
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Drive Belt Idler Pulley (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) to the vehicle.
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Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) around all pulleys.
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Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Install
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Clip [4x]
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Attach harness retainers as necessary.
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) @ Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud » Install [2x]
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Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir (2) » Install
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Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) » Install
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Air Cleaner Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Accessory Wiring Junction Block (2) » Install
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Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Cleaner Lower Housing » Install
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Install all retainers to the air cleaner lower housing.
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Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) » Install
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Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
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Connect the mass airflow sensor electrical connector.
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Intake Air Duct (2) » Install
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Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Install
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Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) » Install
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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) » Tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Install the engine front cover (1) from the bottom of the vehicle.
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{without RC1} Install the front bumper fascia extension.
36.4. Front Bumper Fascia Extension (1) » Install
36.5. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications 36.6. Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [10x] — Fastener Specifications
- {with RC1} Install the underbody splash shield. 37.1. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Install
37.2. Underbody Splash Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten[4x] — Fastener Specifications 37.3. Front Bumper Fascia Skid Plate Bolt (1) » Install and tighten[4x] — Fastener Specifications 38. Lower the vehicle.
- Push down and rearward on the engine front cover (2) to engage the 5 retaining grommets to the ball studs.
- Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Install [2x]
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If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 42.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 42.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 42.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 42.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
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Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications
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Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Install
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Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Install [9x]
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{ If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Install
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{ If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Oil Filler Cap » Remove
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Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Install
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Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Oil Filler Cap » Install
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Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection