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Generator - 3.7L









Removal and Installation

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

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering [1][2]Diagrams.

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

4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

5. Position the generator B+ protective boot aside, remove the B+ nut and position the B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

6. Remove the generator stud nut.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

7. Remove the generator bolt and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.