Park Avenue V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Alternator: Service and Repair
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
4. Remove the fasteners securing the generator brace.
5. Remove the generator brace.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the generator.
7. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
8. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut and disconnect the battery positive lead from the generator.
9. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
10. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the generator on the engine.
2. Install the generator mounting bolts.
Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Connect the wiring harness connector to the generator.
4. Connect the positive lead and install the generator output BAT terminal nut.
Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 12.5 N.m (111 lb in).
5. Press the protective boot on to the generator output BAT terminal.