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Generator Replacement 1.4L

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241458  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector from the air intake tube.

  3. Object Number: 1241530  Size: SH
  4. Remove the breather tube clamp and all other clamps to remove the air intake tube.

  5. Object Number: 1241861  Size: SH
  6. Remove the battery harness connector nut from the generator.

  7. Object Number: 1241551  Size: SH
  8. Remove the generator shackle bracket bolt.

  9. Object Number: 1241549  Size: SH
  10. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. For vehicles equipped with power steering and air conditioning.

  11. Object Number: 1241862  Size: SH
  12. Remove the nuts which hold the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts.
  13. Carefully remove the generator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241862  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator at the generator lower bracket and insert the generator bolts.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the nut and the washers on the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1241863  Size: SH
  5. Install the generator and the lower support bracket assembly to the engine block with the bolts.
  6. Secure the generator to the shackle bracket with the bolt and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Object Number: 1241861  Size: SH
  8. Connect the harness connector to the back of the generator.
  9. Install the generator lead to the battery and fasten the lead with the nut and tighten to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  10. Object Number: 1241530  Size: SH
  11. Install the air intake tube and the connector.

  12. Object Number: 1241458  Size: SH
  13. Install the IAT electrical connector to the air intake tube.
  14. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Generator Replacement 1.2L

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 2044938  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the harness connector.
  6. Remove the battery harness connector nut (2) to disconnect the battery positive connector.
  7. Disconnect the generator harness connector.
  8. Remove the generator retaining bolts (1) and nuts.
  9. Remove the generator (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2044938  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator (3).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the generator retaining bolt (1) and nut. Tighten to 4.75 N·m (3.5 lb ft).
  4. Install the battery harness connector nut (2) to connect the battery positive connector.
  5. Connect the harness connector.
  6. Install the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  8. Connect the battery negative cable Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Generator Replacement 1.4L LDT, 1.6L LXV

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 2049044  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the harness connector.
  6. • Remove the battery harness connector nut to disconnect the battery positive connector.
    • Disconnect the generator harness connector.
  7. Remove the generator retaining bolts/nuts (1).
  8. Remove the generator (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2049045  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator (2).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the generator retaining bolt/nut (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
  4. Install the battery harness connector nut to connect the battery positive connector.
  5. Connect the harness connector.
  6. Install the accessory belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Replacement.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.