Generator Replacement 2.2L (L61)

J 44811 Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader

Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the throttle body air duct.




Important: Use the required J 44811 .

4. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.



6. Remove the generator to engine block bolts and the generator.

1. Position the generator and install the top bolts finger tight.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the bottom bolts and tighten all the generator bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the generator-to-engine block bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

3. Connect the electrical connections.

Tighten
Tighten the B+ cable-to-generator nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Important: Use the required accessory drive belt removal tool number J 44811 .

4. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
5. Install the throttle body air duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

7. Reprogram the radio stations.

Generator Replacement L81

Important: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Important: The exhaust system remains hot for extended periods of time.

3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
4. Remove the belt tensioner to engine block bolts and remove the tensioner.



5. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
6. Remove the upper generator to engine block bolts.
7. Turn the steering wheel into a right turn for access to the lower generator bolt.

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

8. Jack or raise the vehicle on a hoist.
9. Remove the lower generator bolt and the generator from the engine block.

1. Guide the generator into the engine block with the upper mounting bolt positioned in the generator.
2. Position the generator and finger tighten the upper mounting bolt.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the lower generator mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the generator assembly-to-engine block bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

5. Connect the electrical connections.

Tighten
Tighten the B+ cable-to-generator nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Tighten the upper generator mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the generator assembly-to-engine block bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

8. Install the belt tensioner to the engine block.

Tighten
Tighten the belt tensioner-to-engine block bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

9. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

11. Reprogram the radio stations.