Generator Replacement

REMOVAL
Gasoline Powered Engines

CAUTION: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.

CAUTION:
- Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.
- When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat.

2. Remove generator drive belt.

Fig.2 Generator Electrical Connectors - Typical:

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

Fig.3 Generator - 2.4L:

6. 2.4L Engine: Remove 2 generator mounting bolts (Fig. 3).

Fig.4 Generator - 3.7L:

7. 3.7L Engine: Remove 1 vertical generator mounting bolt and 2 horizontal mounting bolts (Fig. 4).
8. Remove generator from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Gasoline Powered Engines
1. 2.4L Engine: Position generator to engine and install 2 mounting bolts. Refer to torque specifications.
2. 3.7L Engine: Position generator to engine and install 3 mounting bolts. Tighten 2 horizontal mounting bolts to specified torque. Tighten 1 vertical mounting bolt to specified torque. Refer to torque specifications.
3. Snap field wire connector into rear of generator.
4. Install B+ terminal and nut to generator mounting stud. Refer to torque specifications.
5. Snap plastic protective cover to B+ terminal.

CAUTION:
- Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.
- When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat.

6. Install drive belt
7. Install negative battery cable to battery.