GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

•  Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.

•  When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the following operation.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the splash shield (RH).

3.  Remove the transverse member. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the front pipe. (See FRONT PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

5.  Remove the drive shaft (RH). (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the drive belt from the generator. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

7.  Remove the upper generator mounting bolt.

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8.  Remove the lower generator bolts and move the generator to the side.

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9.  Remove the generator mounting bracket bolts, then remove the bracket.

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10.  Remove the generator connector.

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(1)  Remove the terminal B installation nut and the cable.

(2)  Remove the connector.

11.  Rotate the generator to open a space, then remove the generator through the fender well opening.

12.  Install in the reverse order of removal.