Removal And Installation: Generator: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
2. Remove the engine cover.

   3.7L vehicles 

3. Position the upper radiator hose aside and remove the radiator hose support cradle.

   All vehicles 

4. Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the B+ nut and position the B+ terminal aside.
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and position the harness aside.

   3.5L non-Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) and 3.7L vehicles 

6. Remove the cooling fan assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
7. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator.

   3.5L GTDI vehicles 

8. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL .

   All vehicles 

9. Remove the upper generator nut and stud.
10. Loosen the lower generator bolt.
11. Remove the generator.