REMOVAL
GAS
CAUTION: Disconnect negative cable from battery before removing battery output wire from generator. Failure to do so can result in injury.
1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
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 Cooling System.
2. Remove generator drive belt. Refer to 7, Cooling System for procedures.
3. Unsnap plastic protective cover (1) from B+ mounting stud.
4. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut (2) at top of generator.
5. Disconnect field wire electrical connector (4) at rear of generator by pushing on connector tab.
6. 2.4L Engine: Remove 2 generator mounting bolts (1) and (2) .
7. 3.7L Engine: Remove 1 vertical generator mounting bolt (2) and two horizontal mounting bolts (3) .
8. Remove generator from vehicle.
DIESEL
CAUTION: Disconnect negative cable from battery before removing battery output wire from generator. Failure to do so can result in injury.
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 Cooling System.
1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine oil fill cap and engine oil dipstick.
3. Remove plastic decorative engine cover. Cover snaps onto engine.
4. Remove generator drive belt. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
5. Remove protective plastic cover from B+ stud at top of generator.
6. Remove nut securing battery output cable to B+ terminal at top of generator .
7. Unplug field terminal connector at rear of generator.
8. Loosen support bracket bolts (3) and nut (2) .
9. Remove two generator mounting bolts (2) .
10. Remove generator from vehicle.