OEM 2008 Cadillac XLR Alternator

2008 Cadillac XLR Alternator Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the alternator on the LC3 - 8 Cyl, 4.4L, SC, DOHC on 2008 Cadillac XLR?

  A: To remove the generator on the lc3 - 8 cyl, 4.4l, sc, dohc, first remove the negative Battery Cable, drain cooling system using ge 47716. Take off the generator Drive Belt and front suspension crossmember. Remove the bolt from generator coolant hose assembly and separate the coolant hose from the generator port. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and disconnect the starter cable terminal from the starter cable nut and boot and stud. Then remove the upper generator bolt, thru-bolt for the idler pulley, idler pulley nut, and the idler pulley assembly before removing the generator. For installation, place the generator and fasten it with the upper bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Install the idler pulley assembly, torque the idler pulley bolt and nut to 50 n.m (37 lb-ft). Connect the starter cable terminal to the generator stud, tighten the starter cable nut onto it at 20 n.m (15 lb ft) then slide the boot over the stud. Reattach the generator coolant hose assembly and secure the bolt to 27 n.m (20 lb. Ft), and attach the generator electrical connector. Reinstall the front suspension crossmember, fill the cooling system with ge 47716, reconnect the negative Battery Cable and, finally, install the generator Drive Belt.