Section 301 (Charging System): Generator: Removal: 3.7L/4.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Pickup and 2005 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE (B+ WIRE) FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
Remove generator drive belt. Refer to COOLING for procedure.
Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal (3). See Fig 1.
Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of generator (2). See Fig 1. Disconnect terminal from generator.
Disconnect field wire connector at rear of generator (4). See Fig 1 by pushing on connector tab.
Remove 1 rear vertical generator mounting bolt (2). See Fig 2.
Remove 2 front horizontal generator mounting bolts (1). See Fig 2.
Remove generator from vehicle.

Fig 1: Locating Generator & Connector - 3.7L/4.7L

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1 - GENERATOR

2 - B+ NUT

3 - PLASTIC INSULATOR CAP

4 - FIELD WIRE CONNECTOR

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Generator - 3.7L / 4.7L

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1 - LOWER BOLTS

2 - REAR BOLT

3 - GENERATOR