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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001LUMINA V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRGENERATOR REPLACEMENT
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J
Generator Replacement
2001 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Generator Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The CS130D generator is serviced as a complete unit only.
CAUTION
^ Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions
^ Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
2. Remove the drive belt from the generator.
3. Remove the bolts from the generator.
4. Remove the electrical connector from the generator.
5. Remove the nut and the battery positive lead from generator output BAT terminal.
6. Loosen the generator front and rear braces at the engine intake manifold.
7. Remove the generator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the generator to the generator bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions
2. Connect the battery (positive) lead to the generator with the generator output BAT terminal nut.
Tighten
Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the generator.
4. Hand start the generator front and rear brace nuts to the engine intake manifold.
5. Hand start the generator rear brace bolt to the generator.
6. Install generator bolts through the generator bracket and into the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
7. Tighten the generator front and rear brace nuts at the engine intake manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the brace nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
8. Tighten the generator rear brace stud to the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the rear brace stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
9. Install the drive belt to the generator.
10. Connect the negative battery cable with the negative battery terminal bolt to the battery terminal.
The CS130D generator is serviced as a complete unit only.
CAUTION
^ Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions
^ Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal.
2. Remove the drive belt from the generator.
3. Remove the bolts from the generator.
4. Remove the electrical connector from the generator.
5. Remove the nut and the battery positive lead from generator output BAT terminal.
6. Loosen the generator front and rear braces at the engine intake manifold.
7. Remove the generator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the generator to the generator bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions
2. Connect the battery (positive) lead to the generator with the generator output BAT terminal nut.
Tighten
Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the generator.
4. Hand start the generator front and rear brace nuts to the engine intake manifold.
5. Hand start the generator rear brace bolt to the generator.
6. Install generator bolts through the generator bracket and into the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
7. Tighten the generator front and rear brace nuts at the engine intake manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the brace nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
8. Tighten the generator rear brace stud to the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the rear brace stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
9. Install the drive belt to the generator.
10. Connect the negative battery cable with the negative battery terminal bolt to the battery terminal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.