Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose - LCV radiator to inlet pipe. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV Radiator to Inlet Pipe) , or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV Inlet Pipe to Water Outlet) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Reposition the engine front splash shield. Refer to Engine Front Splash Shield Replacement .
- Unclip and reposition the electrical harnesses as necessary.
- Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Without ZR2) , or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (With ZR2) , or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Bison) .
- Remove the underbody splash shield. Refer to Underbody Splash Shield Replacement (without ZR2) , or Underbody Splash Shield Replacement (with ZR2) , or Underbody Splash Shield Replacement (Bison) .
- Remove the steering gear skid shield. Refer to Steering Gear Skid Shield Replacement (without ZR2) , or Steering Gear Skid Shield Replacement (with ZR2) , or Steering Gear Skid Shield Replacement (Bison) .
Slide the protective boot (3) away from the generator stud and remove the battery positive cable fastener (1).
- Remove the battery positive cable (2) from the generator stud.
- Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the throttle body connector (1) and release the throttle body harness retainer (2) from the engine harness bracket above the generator.
- Release the engine harness retainer (3) from the engine harness bracket and reposition harness.
Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) from the generator.
Remove the generator mounting bolts (1) and the engine harness bracket (2).
- Remove the generator mounting nut (3) and stud (4), if necessary.
- Remove the generator (5) from the engine compartment.