Section 301 (Charging System): Generator: Removal: 5.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Pickup and 2005 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE (B+ WIRE) FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
Remove generator drive belt. Refer to COOLING for procedure.
Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of generator. Disconnect terminal from generator.
Disconnect field wire connector at rear of generator by pushing on connector tab.
Remove generator support bracket nuts (3) and bolt (4). See Fig 1 and remove support bracket.
Remove 2 generator mounting bolts (1) and (3). See Fig 2.
Remove generator from vehicle.

Fig 1: Locating Generator Support Bracket & Bolt/Nuts -5.7L

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1 - GENERATOR

2 - SUPPORT BRACKET

3 - BRACKET NUTS

4 - BRACKET BOLT

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Generator - 5.7L

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1 - MOUNTING BOLT

2 - GENERATOR

3 - MOUNTING STUD / BOLT