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Generator - 2.3L









Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL)air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

3. Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.

4. Remove the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the generator.

6. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) (early build).

- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in) (late build).

Vehicles equipped with A/C

7. Remove the 2 bolts that secure the fan shroud and position the shroud aside.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

All vehicles

8. Remove the generator.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.