Generator Bracket Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL TurboSECTION Generator Bracket Replacement


Generator Bracket Replacement (6.6L)

Removal Procedure





Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions) .

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the fan assembly. Refer to fan replacementFan Replacement (Mechanical) (Service and Repair)Fan Replacement (Diesel) (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the intake air heater. Refer to Intake Air Heater Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) (Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (6.6L) (Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) (Generator Replacement) .
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the engine wiring harness clip from the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
7. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (3).
8. Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket bolts (1).
9. Remove the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).




10. Remove the heater inlet hose bracket nut (4) from the fuel filter adapter stud (1).
11. Remove the heater inlet hose bracket nut (3) from the generator bracket stud (2).
12. Reposition the heater inlet hose/pipe for clearance.




13. Remove the fuel feed pipe bracket bolts (1).




14. Remove the engine wiring harness clip bolt (1).
15. Reposition the engine wiring harness out of the way.




16. Remove the generator bracket bolts (1)and nuts.
17. Remove the generator bracket.
18. If replacing the generator bracket, remove the idler pulley bolts (2) and remove the pulleys from the generator bracket.



Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
1. If the generator bracket was replaced, install the idler pulleys to the generator bracket and tighten the pulley bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

2. Position the generator bracket to the engine and install the nuts and the bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).





3. Position the engine wiring harness and install the engine wiring harness clip bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





4. Install the fuel feed pipe bracket bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).





5. Position the heater inlet hose/pipe to the engine.
6. Install the heater inlet hose bracket to the generator bracket stud (2) and install the bracket nut (3).

Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

7. Install the heater inlet hose to the fuel filter adapter stud (1) and install the bracket nut (4).

Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





8. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
9. Install the oil level indicator tube bracket bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 21 Nm (15 lb ft).

10. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (3).

Tighten the bolts to 21 Nm (15 lb ft).

11. Install the engine wiring harness clip to the oil level indicator tube bracket (2).
12. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
13. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L) (Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (6.6L) (Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) (Generator Replacement) .
14. Install the intake air heater. Refer to Intake Air Heater Replacement (Service and Repair) .
15. Install the fan assembly. Refer to Fan Replacement (Mechanical) (Service and Repair)Fan Replacement (Diesel) (Service and Repair) .
16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .


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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.