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Removal and Installation

NOTE: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes.
  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. For Navigator, release the 2 retainers and remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) intake pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  4. Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
  5. Remove the harness locator from the generator bracket.
  6. Remove the 4 bolts and the generator bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  7. Remove the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  9. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside, remove and discard the nut, then position the generator B+ terminal aside.
    • Install a new B+ terminal nut and tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
  10. Remove the generator.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.