Section 228 (Charging System (Service Information)): Generator: Installation: 3.6L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Position the generator, install all bolts to engine finger tight, then tighten fasteners to specification.
- Position the generator (2) to the engine and install the lower retaining bolt (1) finger tight.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the upper generator retaining bolts (3) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Snap the field wire connector (2) into the rear of the generator.
- Position the generator B+ terminal eyelet to the generator output stud, install the retaining nut (1) and tighten to 13 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
- Install the insulator cover onto the B+ output terminal.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Tighten the lower generator retaining bolt (1) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Position the belly pan and install the belly pan retainers (1).
- Lower the vehicle.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.
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 the stop and install the accessory drive belt (4) onto the pulleys and slowly release the tensioner.
- Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).