Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Remove the 5 bolts and the RH lower splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
5. Press the locking tab to release the generator lower air duct from the generator and remove the lower air duct.
6. Remove the 2 battery harness locators from the generator shield.
7. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) harness locator from the lower part of the generator shield.
8. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

9. Position the generator B+ cable aside.
10. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
11. Remove the 2 generator shield nuts.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

12. Remove the pin-type retainer from the bottom of the generator shield and the generator shield.
13. Remove the generator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

14. Remove the 2 generator stud nuts.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

15. Remove the 2 generator studs.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

16. Remove the 3 screws and the generator upper air duct.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

17. NOTE: Lower the vehicle on the hoist to remove the generator.

Remove the generator.

18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.