Section 104 (Charging System (Service Information)): Generator: Removal: 3.6L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The negative battery cable remote terminal (2) must be disconnected and isolated from the remote battery post (1) prior to service of the vehicle electrical systems. The negative battery cable remote terminal can be isolated by using the supplied isolation hole (3) in the terminal casing.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2) remote terminal from the remote battery post (1).CAUTION:
Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.
CAUTION:Do not let tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Drain the cooling the system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove right front wheel.
- Remove the inner splash shield.
- Rotate the belt tensioner (8) counterclockwise until it contacts the stop, remove the accessory drive belt (7) and then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the coolant supply line (2) at the heater supply line and position aside.
- Remove the upper radiator hose (3) at the radiator and position aside.
- Remove the wiring harness retainer (1) from the upper frame rail and position aside.
- Unsnap the plastic insulator cover from the B+ terminal.
- Remove the B+ terminal retaining nut and remove the B+ terminal.
- Depress the field wire electrical connector tab and remove the electrical connector (3) from the generator (1).
- Remove the two upper mounting bolts (2) from generator (1).
- Remove the lower mounting bolt from generator (1).
- Remove generator (1) from engine mounting bracket.