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2.2 Diesel

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front grill, see BODY article.
  3. Remove the hood seal, see BODY article.
  4. Remove the upper radiator crossmember.
  5. Remove ambient temperature sensor.
  6. Raise vehicle and support.
  7. Drain radiator, see COOLING SYSTEM MECHANICAL article.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector for the radiator fan.
  9. Remove A/C refrigerant. Refer to the MANUAL HVAC SYSTEM for more information.
  10. Remove the underbody plate (skid plate), see BODY article.
  11. Remove the lower radiator hose and the 2 inner cooler hoses.
  12. Remove the right front tire.
  13. Remove the splash shield.
  14. Remove the accessory drive belt, see COOLING SYSTEM MECHANICAL article.
  15. Lower vehicle.
  16. Disconnect the A/C lines from the condenser and plug and cap.
  17. Remove the upper radiator hose.
  18. Remove the radiator, condenser, and inner cooler assembly
  19. Loosen the 2 lower mounting bolts for the generator and remove the accessory drive idler pulley and bracket.
    Fig 1: Loosening Idler Puller Bracket
    G01857980Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    20. NOTE: The orientation of the generator, it will fit onto the bracket backwards. If this occurs damage to the generator will happen.
    Fig 2: Locating Generator
    G01857981Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  20. Disconnect the wiring connectors from the back of the generator.
  21. Remove the A/C line from the compressor.
  22. Remove the 2 upper bolts and the 2 lower bolts and remove generator as assembly.
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