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Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Removal: 2.4L

Fig 1: Generator T-Bolt Locknut And Adjustment Bolt
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  1. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air sensor and makeup air hose.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Loosen the upper generator T-bolt lock nut.
    Fig 2: Accessory Drive Splash Shield
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    1 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD
  4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  5. Remove the right front wheel.
  6. Remove the accessory drive splash shield.
    Fig 3: Pencil Strut
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    1 - PENCIL STRUT
  7. Remove the pencil strut (1).
    Fig 4: Lower Pivot Bolt
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    1 - LOWER PIVOT BOLT
  8. Loosen the lower pivot bolt (1).
  9. Loosen the accessory drive belt T-bolt.
    Fig 5: Battery Connection
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    1 - FIELD CONNECTOR
    2 - BATTERY CONNECTION
  10. Unplug field circuit connector (1) from generator.
  11. Remove the B+ terminal nut (2) and B+ terminal.
    Fig 6: Generator Removal
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  12. Remove the generator belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal .
  13. Remove axle shaft. Refer to Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Removal .
  14. Remove the generator lower mounting bolt and nut from the upper T-bolt.
  15. Remove generator from vehicle.