REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Removal & Installation (Concorde & Intrepid 2.7L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove accessory splash shield. Remove transmission cooler, and position aside. Remove lower radiator crossmember support. Support radiator with jackstand. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, adjusting "T" bolt. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, pivot bolt. Remove generator drive belt. Disconnect generator field harness connector. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire. Remove "T" bolt and pivot bolt. DO NOT lose pivot bolt spacer. Remove generator. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M 3.2L & 3.5L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen, but DO NOT remove generator lower mounting bolt. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, pivot bolt. Remove upper radiator support and position aside. Loosen generator pivot bolt. Loosen drive belt adjustment bolt. Remove generator drive belt. Remove support strut and generator lower mounting bolt. Disconnect generator field harness connector. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire. Remove generator pivot bolt. Remove generator. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (Neon)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen adjuster bolt and jam nut. Raise and support vehicle. Remove accessory splash shield. Loosen generator lower mounting bolt. Remove generator drive belt. Disconnect generator field harness connector. Remove generator B+ terminal nut and wire. Remove generator upper and lower mounting bolts. Move generator off pivot bracket. Remove pivot bracket. Remove generator through wheel well. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (PT Cruiser)
Remove air cleaner. Disconnect inlet air temperature sensor harness connector, and inlet air hose. Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen upper generator adjuster lock-nut. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel. Remove accessory splash shield and support bracket. Loosen generator lower pivot bolt. Disconnect generator field harness connector. Remove generator B+ terminal nut and wire.
Remove drive belt. Remove axle retaining nut. Remove stabilizer link nut. Remove lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut. Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle. Remove axle shaft. Place proper container under transmission to catch transmission fluid. Remove generator lower mounting bolt and nut. Remove generator from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe 2.4L & 3.0L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. On 2.4L engine, remove oil pressure hose, and tube assembly. On all models, remove engine mount bracket. Support engine with jackstand. Remove necessary drive belts. On 3.0L engine, remove engine oil dipstick tube. On 2.4L engine, remove water pump pulley. On all models, remove generator B+ terminal nut and wire. Disconnect generator field harness connector. Loosen generator pivot bolt. Remove generator brace mounting bolts. Remove generator from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan 2.4L & 2.7L)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. On 2.4L engine, remove remote negative terminal from shock tower. Remove belt cover, and disconnect generator field harness connector. Remove generator B+ terminal nut and wire. On all models, raise and support vehicle.
- Remove accessory splash shield. Remove generator drive belt. Lower vehicle. On 2.4L engine, remove MAP sensor from intake manifold. Remove generator mounting bolts and generator. On 2.7L engine, remove generator B+ terminal and nut. Disconnect generator field harness connector.
- Disconnect A/C harness connector from A/C pressure switch and A/C clutch. Remove engine oil dipstick tube. Remove 2 upper generator mounting bolts. Remove generator. On all models, to install reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-95600-S42229527212001040300000) .