Generator Replacement 3.6L Engine

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
3. Remove the drive belt from the alternator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.



4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the alternator.
5. Reposition the protective boot from the alternator output terminal for access.
6. Remove the alternator output terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive lead  from the alternator.



7. Remove the alternator to alternator retaining nuts (1).
8. Remove the alternator to alternator bracket retaining studs (2).
9. Remove the alternator from the vehicle (3).

1. Install the alternator (3) to the alternator mounting bracket.
2. Install the alternator to alternator bracket retaining studs (2).
3. Instal the alternator to alternator bracket retaining nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to xx N·m (xx lb in).




4. Install the battery positive lead and the alternator terminal nut (1) to the alternator.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

5. Install the terminal boot.
6. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the alternator.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the drive belt to the alternator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
9. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.