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Battery & Charging Systems: Generator: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable. (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cable
    G01032027Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Loosen the jam nut and adjustment bolt.
  3. Raise vehicle and support.
  4. Remove accessary drive splash shield. (Fig 2 ).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Splash Shield & Belt
    G01032028Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Loosen the lower mounting bolt.
  6. Remove the generator drive belt.
  7. Disconnect the generator field circuit wiring connector. Push the RED  locking tab to release.
  8. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
  9. Remove the upper and lower mounting bolt and move generator off of pivot bracket. (Fig 3 ).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Mounting Bolt
    G01032029Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Remove pivot bracket.
  11. Remove Generator through wheel well. (Fig 4 ).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Generator
    G01032030Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.