Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Disconnect the battery. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
- Remove the drive belt. See ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT -- 2.3L .
- Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
- Position the generator B+ cable aside.
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
- Remove the generator lower air duct bolt.
- Press the locking tab to release the generator lower air duct from the generator and remove the lower air duct.
- Remove the pin-type retainer from the bottom of the generator shield.
- Remove the generator shield nut and the generator shield.
- Remove the generator stud nut.
- Remove the generator stud.
- Remove the 2 generator bolts and the generator.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.