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Removal And Installation: Generator: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  4. Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  5. Remove the 3 bolts and the center support bracket.
  6. Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Splash Shield Bolts
    G06293596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner clockwise and remove the belt from the generator drive pulley. Position the FEAD belt aside.
  8. Release the 2 retainers and remove the lower generator air duct.
  9. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
  10. Remove the 2 generator mounting nuts.
  11. Remove the 2 generator studs.
  12. Remove the generator mounting bolt and the generator.
  13. If necessary, remove the bolt and the generator upper air duct.