Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Removal: 3.6L

WARNING:

Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the battery output wire (B+ wire) from the generator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage the electrical system.

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).
CAUTION:
Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt Tensioners & Accessory Drive Belt
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Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop and remove the accessory drive belt (4), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.

Fig 3: Retaining Bolts, Insulator Cover, Generator And Field Wire Connector
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Remove the upper generator retaining bolts (3).
Remove the insulator cover (1) from the B+ output terminal at the rear of the generator (4).
Remove the B+ terminal retaining nut at the rear of the generator and remove the B+ terminal.
Depress the field wire connector tab at the rear of the generator and disconnect the field wire connector (2).

Fig 4: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.

Fig 5: Generator Retaining Bolt And Generator
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Remove the lower generator retaining bolt (1).
Remove the generator (2) from below the engine compartment.