Section 527 (Charging System (Service Information)): Generator: Removal: 3.6L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Charger and 2015 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the upper generator retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the insulator cover from the B+ output terminal at the rear of the generator.
- 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).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.
- Remove the lower generator retaining bolt (1).
- Remove the generator from below the engine compartment.