Generator - Removal

3.6L

WARNING: Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the battery output wire (B+ wire) from the generator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage the electrical system.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).

CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.





2. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop and remove the accessory drive belt (4), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.





3. Remove the upper generator retaining bolts (3).

4. Remove the insulator cover (1) from the B+ output terminal at the rear of the generator (4).
5. Remove the B+ terminal retaining nut at the rear of the generator and remove the B+ terminal.
6. Depress the field wire connector tab at the rear of the generator and disconnect the field wire connector (2).





7. Raise and support the vehicle.
8. Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.





9. Remove the lower generator retaining bolt (1).
10. Remove the generator (2) from below the engine compartment.