Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LK5) or
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52).
- Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the A/C compressor
through the wheelhouse. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the left front wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Disengage the A/C compressor electrical connector
from the bracket.
Important: Evacuation of the A/C refrigerant will not be necessary.
- Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3) ONLY.
The upper mounting bolt (2) will remain with the A/C compressor (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Reposition the protective boot (4) from the generator output BAT terminal (2)
for access.
- Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (6) and disconnect
the generator lead (5) from the generator.
- Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the generator.
- Remove
the 3 generator mounting bolts.
- Remove the engine lift bracket, in order to gain clearance to remove the
generator. Refer to
Engine Lift Bracket Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LK5) or
Engine Lift Bracket Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52).
- Position the A/C compressor forward, in order to gain clearance to remove
the generator.
- Remove the generator from the engine.
Installation Procedure
- Position the generator to the engine.
- Install the engine lift bracket. Refer to
Engine Lift Bracket Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LK5)
or
Engine Lift Bracket Replacement
in Engine
Mechanical - 3.5L (L52).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the generator mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the generator mounting bolts in sequence to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the generator lead (5) to the generator and install the generator
output BAT terminal nut (6).
Tighten
Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Press the protective boot (4) on to the generator output BAT terminal (2).
- Connect the wiring harness connector (1) to the generator.
- Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the A/C compressor
through the wheelhouse. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Position the A/C compressor (1) to the
engine.
- Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3).
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Attach the A/C compressor electrical connector to the bracket.
- Install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the left front wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LK5) or
Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52).
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.