Charging - Service Information: Generator: Removal: Diesel

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Generator - Diesel

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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.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove plastic dress-up cover at top of engine.
3. Remove coolant reservoir tank mounting bolt and position tank toward rear of engine compartment.
4. Remove air filter cover and air filter element.
5. Remove air filter housing (one bolt).
6. Remove generator drive belt. Refer to COOLING System for procedure.
7. Remove two generator upper mounting bolts (1).
8. Raise vehicle.
9. If equipped, remove skid plate below generator.
   Fig 2: Identifying Generator Electrical Connectors - Diesel

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10. Disconnect field wire connector (5) at rear of generator (4) by pushing on connector tab.
    Fig 3: View Of Generator Mounting Bolts - Diesel

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11. Remove two generator lower mounting bolts (2).
    Fig 4: Identifying Generator Electrical Connectors - Diesel

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12. Lower vehicle.
13. Remove throttle body-to-cylinder head support bracket (four bolts).
14. Remove throttle body (four bolts). Refer to THROTTLE BODY Removal in Fuel System.
15. Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
16. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut (2) at top/rear of generator and remove cable eye (1) from mounting stud (3).
17. Remove generator from vehicle.