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 appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Removal & Installation (2.0L Zetec)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove right front wheel and tire. Remove 5 bolts and right front lower splash shield. Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise. Remove accessory drive belt from generator pulley. Disconnect generator electrical connectors to voltage regulator. Remove B+ terminal cover, nut and disconnect electrical connector. Remove lower generator bolts.
- Loosen upper generator bolt from engine. DO NOT remove upper bolt from generator. Insufficient clearance does not allow bolt to be completely removed. Move generator to rear of vehicle. Remove generator. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-139334-S25952646662002043000000) .
Removal & Installation (3.0L Duratec)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove right side front drive halfshaft and intermediate shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove right side lower splash shield screws and pin-type retainer. Remove 5 bolts and right front lower splash shield. Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise. Remove accessory drive belt from generator pulley. Disconnect generator harness connector. Remove upper and lower mounting bolts and generator from vehicle. Remove generator mounting bracket. Remove generator electrical connectors. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen Powertrain Control Module (PCM) cover bolt. Disconnect electrical connector. Remover cover nuts and cover. Remove PCM. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .