Generator Replacement

Generator Replacement (LLR)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C) (Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C))Drive Belt Replacement (With A/C) (Drive Belt Replacement (With A/C)).
3. Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the air conditioning (A/C) compressor through the wheelhouse. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Disengage the A/C compressor electrical connector from the bracket.
7. Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (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.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 3 generator bolts and tighten in sequence to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




3. Install the generator lead (1) to the generator and install the generator output BAT terminal nut (2) and tighten to 20 Nm (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 Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




7. Position the A/C compressor (1) to the engine.
8. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3) and tighten to 50 Nm (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. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C) (Drive Belt Replacement (Without A/C))Drive Belt Replacement (With A/C) (Drive Belt Replacement (With A/C)).
15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
16. Charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).