REMOVAL
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-357126) article.
- Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-357167) article.
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
- Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-357140) article.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the center support bracket.
- Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.
- Rotate the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner clockwise and remove the belt from the generator drive pulley. Position the FEAD belt aside.
- Release the 2 retainers and remove the lower generator air duct.
- Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- Remove the 2 generator nuts.
- Remove the 2 generator studs.
- Remove the generator bolt and the generator.
- If necessary, remove the bolt and the generator upper air duct.
INSTALLATION
- If removed, install the generator upper air duct and the bolt. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Install the generator and generator bolt. Hand tighten the bolt. Do not torque the bolt at this time.
- Install the 2 generator studs. Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 generator nuts. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Tighten the generator bolt. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Position the generator B+ terminal on the generator and install the nut. Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) and position the protective cover on the nut.
- Install the lower generator air duct.
- Rotate the FEAD belt tensioner clockwise and install the FEAD belt.
- Position the accessory drive splash shield and install the 2 screws. Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Install the center support bracket and the 3 bolts. Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).
- Install the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS»(ref-357140) article.
- Connect the generator electrical connector.
- Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-357167) article.