INSTALLATION

GAS
DIESEL

GAS

1. 2.4L Engine: Position generator to engine and install two mounting bolts (1) and (2) and tighten to 57 N·m (42 ft. lbs.)

2. 3.7L Engine: Position generator to engine and install three mounting bolts (2) and (3). Tighten 2 horizontal mounting bolts to specified torque. Tighten 1 vertical mounting bolt and tighten to 40 N·m (29 ft. lbs.)

3. Snap field wire connector (4) into rear of generator.
4. Install B+ terminal (3) and nut (2) to generator mounting stud and tighten to 13 N·m (115 in. lbs.)
5. Snap plastic protective cover (1) to B+ terminal.

CAUTION: Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.

CAUTION: When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine compartment, or refer to Belt Schematics in 7, Cooling System.

6. Install drive belt Refer to 7, Cooling System for belt routing, belt adjustment and bolt tightening procedures.
7. Install negative battery cable to battery.

DIESEL

1. Position generator (1) to engine.
2. Install generator mounting bolts/nuts (2) and tighten to 54 N·m (42 ft. lbs.).

3. Tighten support bracket bolts (3) and nut (2) .
4. Connect field terminal connector at rear of generator.
5. Install battery output cable and nut to B+ terminal at top of generator and tighten to 13 N·m (115 in. lbs.)
6. Install protective plastic cover to B+ stud at top of generator.

CAUTION: Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.

7. Install generator drive belt. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
8. Install engine oil fill cap and engine oil dipstick.
9. Install plastic decorative engine cover. Cover snaps onto engine.
10. Connect negative battery cable.
11. Check charging system for proper operation.