Installation - Gas

Fig 1: View Of Generator & Mounting Bolts - 2.4L

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1 - UPPER MOUNTING BOLT

2 - GENERATOR

3 - LOWER MOUNTING BOLT

2.4L Engine: Position generator to engine and install two mounting bolts (1) and (2) and tighten to 57 N.m (42 ft. lbs.)

Fig 2: View Of Generator & Mounting Bolts - 3.7L

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1 - GENERATOR

2 - VERTICAL MOUNTING BOLT

3 - HORIZONTAL MOUNTING BOLTS

3.7L Engine: Position generator to engine and install three mounting bolts (2) and (3). Tighten 2 horizontal mounting bolts to TORQUE - EXCEPT DIESEL specified torque. Tighten 1 vertical mounting bolt and tighten to 40 N.m (29 ft. lbs.)

Fig 3: Locating Generator Electrical Connectors - Typical

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1 - PROTECTIVE CAP

2 - B+ NUT

3 - B+ TERMINAL

4 - FIELD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Snap field wire connector (4) into rear of generator.
Install B+ terminal (3) and nut (2) to generator mounting stud and tighten to 13 N.m (115 in. lbs.)
Snap plastic protective cover (1) to B+ terminal.
CAUTION: Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.

CAUTION: When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine compartment, or refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT DIAGNOSIS in Cooling System.
Install drive belt. Refer to COOLING for belt routing, belt adjustment and bolt tightening procedures.
Install negative battery cable to battery.