Generator - Removal

3.5L





WARNING: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE (B+ WIRE) FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove generator drive belt, Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
3. Remove upper most mounting bolt (2) from generator (1).
4. Remove generator bracket bolt (3) and remove bracket (4).




5. Unsnap plastic protective cover (3) from B+ mounting stud.
6. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut (2) and B+ terminal (1) at rear of generator.
7. Disconnect field wire electrical connector (4) by pushing on connector tab.




8. Raise and support vehicle.
9. Remove middle splash shield.
10. Remove bolt (1) from transmission cooler line clamp at right crossmember (3) and reposition transmission cooler line (2).




11. Remove lower mounting bolts (2) from generator (1).
12. Remove generator from engine compartment.