3.0L

Generator

Removing






- With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery ground (GND) wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the ribbed belt from the generator ribbed belt pulley and release the tension on the tensioning.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and nut - 3 -.

- Remove the right lock carrier brace - 2 -.

Vehicles with transmission fluid cooler






- Remove the bolt - arrow - for the automatic transmission lines.

- Loosen the nut - 1 - on the electrical wiring bracket several turns.






• Disregard item - 2 -.

- Drain the coolant.






- Remove the coolant hose - 2 - from the radiator by raising the retaining clamps.

• Disregard item - 1 -.

- Move the coolant hose up and to the side.

All Vehicles






- Disconnect the electrical connector on the oil level thermal sensor (G266) and free up the wiring harness on the generator.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove generator.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 1 -.

- Remove terminal 30/B+ - item 2 -.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Generator Overview ] Generator Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Vehicles with transmission fluid cooler

- Secure the ATF lines.

- Fill with coolant.

All Vehicles

- Install the lock carrier right brace.

- Install the ribbed belt.

- Connect battery. Required actions, refer to => [ Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Start the engine and check the ribbed belt to make sure it is working correctly.