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Generator Replacement V6

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 887703  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the generator.
  5. Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
  6. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (3) and disconnect the battery positive lead (2) from the generator.

  7. Object Number: 887706  Size: SH
  8. Remove the generator lower bolts.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the generator upper bolt.
  11. Remove the generator from the engine.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the generator to the engine.
  2. Install the generator upper bolt.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 887706  Size: SH
  5. Install the generator lower bolts and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  6. Object Number: 887703  Size: SH
  7. Install the battery positive lead (2) and the generator BAT terminal nut (3) to the generator and tighten the nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).
  8. Install the BAT terminal boot.
  9. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the generator.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Install the drive belt to the generator. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement.
  12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Generator Replacement V8


Object Number: 2136603  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
  3. Remove the radiator fan assembly. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.

1

Generator Battery Terminal Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

Fastener

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

3

Fastener

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

4

Fastener

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

5

Fastener

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

6

Generator

Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering pressure hose to generator bolt.
  2. Disconnect the generator harness connector.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)