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Charging System: Generator: Removal: 3.3/3.8L

  1. Release hood latch and open hood.
  2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
  3. Disconnect the push-in field wire connector from back of generator.
  4. Remove nut holding B+ wire terminal to back of generator.
  5. Separate B+ terminal from generator.
  6. Raise vehicle and support.
  7. Remove the right front lower splash shield.
  8. Remove accessory drive belt, refer to COOLING for proper procedures.
  9. Remove the lower oil dip stick tube bolt. See Fig 1.
  10. Remove wiring harness from the oil dip stick tube
    Fig 1: Dip Stick Lower Bolt
    GC0024692Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove the 3 mounting bolts.
  12. Lower vehicle.
  13. Remove oil dip stick tube from vehicle.
  14. Roll and remove the generator from vehicle. See Fig 2.
Fig 2: Generator 3.3/3.8L
GC0024691Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.