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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010MALIBU L4-2.4L HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRGENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT
2010 Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid
Generator Bracket Replacement
2010 Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4L HybridSECTION Generator Bracket Replacement
Generator Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement ().
4. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (Generator Replacement).
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner bolt.
6. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
7. Remove the drive belt idler pulley bolt.
8. Remove the drive belt idler pulley.
9. Remove the generator bracket bolts.
10. Remove the generator bracket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the generator bracket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the generator bracket bolts and tighten in sequence to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
3. Install the drive belt tensioner.
4. Install the drive belt tensioner bolt and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
5. Install the drive belt idler pulley.
6. Install the drive belt idler pulley bolt and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
7. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (Generator Replacement).
8. Rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise.
9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement ().
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
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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.