Alternator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the radiator support access panel.
4. Remove the front engine splash shield.
5. Remove the upper front mounting bolt from the Generator.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
7. Loosen the rear generator bracket from the engine.
8. Remove the top bolt.
9. Remove the front lower mounting bolt.
10. Remove the lower rear mounting bolt.
11. Remove the upper rear mounting bolt.
12. Remove the duct from the back of the generator.
13. Disconnect the following electrical connections from the generator:
^ Regulator
^ Battery output
^ Heated windshield (if equipped).
14. Remove the front generator A/C bracket.
15. Rotate the generator and remove it from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the generator to the vehicle.
2. Install the front generator A/C bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Connect the following electrical connections to the generator:
^ Regulator
^ Battery output
Tighten
Tighten the battery output cable to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
^ Heated windshield (if equipped).
4. Install the duct to the back of the generator. Align the duct to the generator black duct.
5. Install the upper rear mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the upper rear mounting bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
6. Install the lower rear mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the lower rear mounting bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
7. Install the front mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the front mounting bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
8. Install the rear generator bracket bolt to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the bracket mounting bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the front engine splash shield.
11. Install the radiator support access panel.
12. Install the upper front mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the upper front bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
13. Install the accessory drive belt.
14. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.