Generator - 3.9L

Fig 1: Generator -- 3.9L Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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CAUTION: The generator must be supported by hand after removing the bolts and prior to disconnecting the electrical connector, or damage to the harness may result.

CAUTION: Care must be taken when removing the generator to prevent damage to the air conditioning (A/C) and cooling lines.

NOTE: The A/C suction line may need to be positioned rearward to ease removal of the generator.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Rotate the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the FEAD belt aside.
Remove the front valance panel.
Remove the air deflector.
Remove the A/C suction line clip from the radiator core support.

Fig 2: Locating A/C Suction Line Clip
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Remove the LH A/C suction line lower bracket bolt and position the bracket rearward.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating LH A/C Suction Line Lower Bracket Bolt
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Remove the generator upper bolt.
- To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Remove the generator lower nut and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
Position the generator B+ wire protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ wire nut and cable end.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the generator.
Remove the 4 generator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove the generator bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.