Section 316 (Charging System (Service Information)): Generator: Removal: 6.1L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE (B+ WIRE) FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
- Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
- Remove generator drive belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal .
- Remove upper generator mounting bolt (1).
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower splash shield.
- Remove bolt (1) from transmission cooler line clamp at right crossmember (3) and reposition transmission cooler line (2).
- A heat shield (1) is used over the right engine mount (3). The heat shield must be removed to gain access to generator support bracket nut. Remove two heat shield mounting bolts (2).
- Loosen, but do not remove generator support bracket nut (4).
- Remove bolt (3).
- Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
- Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of generator. Disconnect terminal from generator.
- Disconnect field wire connector at rear of generator by pushing on connector tab.
- Remove lower generator mounting bolt (1).
- Remove generator from vehicle.