Generator Replacement (LY7)

Generator Replacement (LY7)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the torque struts and rotate the engine in order to provide access to remove the generator. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).




3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut and the battery cable from the generator.




4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
5. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
6. Remove the idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair) in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).




7. Remove the generator bolts.
8. Remove the generator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the generator bolts.

Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

3. Install the idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair) in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
4. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).




5. Connect the generator electrical connector.




6. Install the battery cable and the generator B+ terminal nut to the generator.

Tighten the generator B+ terminal nut 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

7. Install the torque struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
8. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LY7) (Service and Repair).