Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the air conditioning (A/C) compressor through the wheelhouse. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the left front wheel.
5. Remove the left wheelhouse liner.
6. Disengage the A/C compressor electrical connector from the bracket.
7. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Disconnect the A/C condenser and evaporator lines from the compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3) ONLY.
The upper mounting bolt (2) will remain with the A/C compressor (1).
10. Lower the vehicle.




11. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
12. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (2) and remove the generator lead (1) from the generator.
13. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.




14. Remove the 3 generator bolts.
15. Position the A/C compressor forward, in order to gain clearance to remove the generator.
16. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the generator to the engine.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the 3 generator bolts.

Tighten the bolts in sequence to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Install the generator lead (1) to the generator and install the generator output BAT terminal nut (2).

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

4. Position the protective boot onto the generator output BAT terminal.
5. Connect the generator electrical connector.
6. Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the A/C compressor through the wheelhouse. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




7. Position the A/C compressor (1) to the engine.
8. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3).

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

9. Connect the condenser and evaporator lines to the compressor.
10. Attach the A/C compressor electrical connector to the bracket.
11. Install the left wheelhouse liner.
12. Install the left front wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Install the drive belt.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
16. Charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.