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Generator

Alternator Mounting:




REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Serpentine belt.
3. Upper front bolt.
4. Raise vehicle.
5. Front engine splash shield.
6. Radiator support access panel.
7. Loosen rear generator bracket from engine. Remove top bolt.
8. Front lower bolt.
9. Lower rear bolt.
10. Upper rear bolt.
11. Duct from back of generator.
12. Electrical connections. Regulator, Battery output, Heated windshield (if equipped).
13. Front generator/ A/C bracket.
14. Rotate generator and remove.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Generator to vehicle.
2. Front generator/ A/C bracket.
3. Electrical connections. Regulator, Battery output, Heated windshield (if equipped).
Tighten
^ Output cable to 20 N.m (15 lb. ft.).
4. Duct to back of generator. Align duct to generator back duct.
5. Upper rear bolt.
Tighten
^ Upper rear mounting bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).
6. Lower rear bolt.
Tighten
^ Lower rear mounting bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).
7. Front lower bolt.
Tighten
^ Front mounting bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).
8. Rear generator bracket bolt to engine. Top bolt was removed,
Tighten
^ Bracket mounting bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).
9. Upper front bolt.
10. Radiator support access panel.
11. Front engine splash shield.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Tighten front upper generator bolt.
Tighten
^ Front mounting bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).
14. Serpentine belt.
15. Negative battery cable
Tighten
^ Bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft).