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2.2 Diesel

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front grille, refer to BODY article for more information.
  3. Remove the hood seal, refer to the BODY article for more information.
  4. Remove the upper radiator crossmember.
  5. Remove ambient temperature sensor.
  6. Raise vehicle and support.
  7. Drain radiator, refer to the COOLING SYSTEM article for more information.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector for the radiator fan.
  9. Remove A/C refrigerant. Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SERVICE INFORMATION article for more information.
  10. Remove the underbody plate (skid plate), refer to the BODY article for more information.
  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, refer to the COOLING article for more information.
  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: IDLER PULLEY BRACKET
    GC0114286Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  20. Disconnect the wiring connectors from the back of the generator .
    Fig 2: GENERATOR LOCATION
    GC0114287Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - Generator
    2 - Electrical Connectors
    3 - Idler Pulley and Bracket
    NOTE: The orientation of the generator, it will fit onto the bracket backwards. If this occurs damage to the generator will happen.
  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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