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Generator Replacement (LM2)

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Oil Filler Cap » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 1
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 1
  1. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Remove
  3. Install the oil filler cap after removal of the intake manifold cover to prevent debris from falling into the engine.
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 2
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 2
  1. { If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. { If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 3
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 3
  1. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Remove [9x]
  2. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 4
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 4
  1. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Remove [4x]
  2. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Remove [2x]
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 5
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 5
  1. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Pull forward and upward on the engine front cover (2) to release the 5 retaining grommets from the ball studs.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 6
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 6
  1. {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]
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 7
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 7

15.3. Underbody Splash Shield (1) » Remove

Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 8
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 8
  1. {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]
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 9
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 9

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

Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 10
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 10
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 11
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 11
  1. Remove the engine front cover (1) from the bottom of the vehicle.
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 12
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 12
  1. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) » Loosen [2x]
  2. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 13
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 13
  1. Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Remove
  2. Intake Air Duct (2) » Reposition
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 14
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 14
  1. Disconnect the mass airflow sensor electrical connector.
  2. Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
  3. Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 15
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 15
  1. Remove all retainers from air cleaner lower housing.
  2. Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Cleaner Lower Housing » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 16
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 16
  1. Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Accessory Wiring Junction Block (2) » Reposition
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 17
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 17
  1. Air Cleaner Nut (1) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 18
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 18
  1. Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 19
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 19
  1. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir (2) » Position aside
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 20
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 20
  1. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Unclip [4x]
  2. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Position aside
  3. Detach harness retainers as necessary.
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 21
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 21
  1. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) @ Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud » Remove [2x]
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 22
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 22
  1. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise to release the drive belt tension.
  2. Slide the accessory drive primary belt (2) off of the belt idler pulley and slowly release the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1).
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 23
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 23
  1. Drive Belt Idler Pulley (1) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 24
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 24
  1. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) » Unclip
  2. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Remove [2x]
  3. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (3) » Remove
  4. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 25
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 25
  1. Electrical Connector (1) » Disconnect
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 26
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 26
  1. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) @ Generator (4) » Remove
  2. Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 27
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 27
  1. Generator Bolt (1) » Loosen until disengaged
  2. Generator Bolt (2) » Remove
  3. Reposition hoses and wiring harness as needed.
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 28
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 28
  1. Generator (1) » Remove
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 29
Generator Replacement (LM2) — figure 29
  1. Generator Bolt (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

  2. Generator Bolt (1) » Loosely install

  3. Generator (1) » Install

  1. Generator Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Generator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  3. Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) » Install

  4. Battery Positive Cable Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  5. Electrical Connector (1) » Connect

  6. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket (4) » Install

  7. Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (3) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  8. Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) » Install [2x]

  9. Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (1) » Clip

  10. Drive Belt Idler Pulley (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  11. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) to the vehicle.

  1. Install the accessory drive primary belt (2) around all pulleys.

  2. Rotate the accessory drive primary belt tensioner (1) clockwise.

  3. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (1) » Install

  4. Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Clip (2) » Clip [4x]

  5. Attach harness retainers as necessary.

  6. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip (1) @ Engine Coolant Fan Rear Shroud » Install [2x]

  7. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir (2) » Install

  8. Charge Air Cooler Coolant Reservoir Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  9. Air Cleaner Lower Housing (1) » Install

  1. Air Cleaner Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Accessory Wiring Junction Block (2) » Install

  3. Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Electrical Connector (1) @ Air Cleaner Lower Housing » Install

  5. Install all retainers to the air cleaner lower housing.

  6. Air Cleaner Upper Housing (2) » Install

  7. Air Cleaner Housing Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  8. Connect the mass airflow sensor electrical connector.

  9. Intake Air Duct (2) » Install

  10. Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) » Install

  11. Air Cleaner Outlet Front Duct (2) » Install

  12. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) » Tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  13. Install the engine front cover (1) from the bottom of the vehicle.

  14. {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

  1. {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.

  1. Push down and rearward on the engine front cover (2) to engage the 5 retaining grommets to the ball studs.
  2. Engine Front Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
  1. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Left Side and Right Side (2) » Install [2x]

  2. 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.

  3. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  4. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Install

  5. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Install [9x]

  6. { If equipped } Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Install

  7. { If equipped } Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  8. Oil Filler Cap » Remove

  9. Intake Manifold Cover (2) » Install

  10. Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  11. Oil Filler Cap » Install

  12. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection