Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR







Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
- The generator must be supported by hand after removing the bolts and prior to disconnecting the electrical connector, or damage to the harness may result.
- Care must be taken when removing the generator to prevent damage to the air conditioning (A/C) and cooling lines.

NOTE: The A/C suction line may need to be positioned rearward to ease removal of the generator.

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Rotate the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the FEAD belt aside.
3. Remove the front valance panel.
4. Remove the air deflector
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
6. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the B+ wire nut and cable end.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

7. Remove the 3 mounting bolts and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.