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Section 38 (Charging System (Service Information)): Generator: Removal: 2.4L

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Fig 1: Lower Air Dam/Belly Pan
GC0082359Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
CAUTION:

Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the battery output wire from generator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to electrical system.

  1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
  2. Remove underbody air dam.
  3. Remove right front wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  4. Remove generator drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor Relocation
    GC0082360Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Do not disconnect the A/C lines when relocating the A/C compressor.

    CAUTION:

    Support the A/C compressor when relocating. Failure to properly support the A/C compressor can cause damage to the lines and or seals. This can cause a leak in the A/C system.

  5. Relocate A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: 2.4L Generator Electrical Connector
    GC0128590Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    CAUTION:

    Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.

  6. Unsnap plastic protective cover (1) from B+ mounting stud.
  7. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut (2) and B+ terminal (3) from generator.
  8. Disconnect field wire electrical connector (4) by pushing on connector tab.
    Fig 4: Idler Pulley Removal/Install
    GC0082361Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Remove bolt and lower idler pulley.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Generator
    GC0128591Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove upper mounting bolt (3) from generator (1).
  11. Remove lower mounting bolt (2) from generator (1).
  12. Remove generator (1) from engine mounting bracket.
    Fig 6: Rotate Generator
    GC0082362Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Rotate generator so that the pulley faces down.
    Fig 7: Generator Removal/Installation
    GC0082363Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Position generator in order to move past the A/C compressor and out of vehicle.