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Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Removal: 3.6L

WARNING:

Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the battery output wire (B+ wire) from the generator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage the electrical system.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
    CAUTION:

    Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.

    GC0144236Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop and remove the accessory drive belt (4), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.
    GC0170483Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Remove the upper generator retaining bolts (1).
  4. Remove the insulator cover from the B+ output terminal at the rear of the generator.
  5. Remove the B+ terminal retaining nut at the rear of the generator and remove the B+ terminal.
  6. Depress the field wire connector tab at the rear of the generator and disconnect the field wire harness connector.
  7. Remove both belly pans. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
    GC0170052Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Remove the lower generator retaining bolt (1).
  9. Remove the generator from below the engine compartment.