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.
- Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- For Navigator, release the 2 retainers and remove the engine cover.
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) intake pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
- Remove the harness locator from the generator bracket.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the generator bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
- 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).
- Remove the generator.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.