Generator, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when the ignition is switched off. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2.0L) or RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (3.6L) .
-- Remove the upper ribbed belt idler roller. Refer to OVERVIEW - CYLINDER BLOCK, BELT PULLEY SIDE (2.0L) or OVERVIEW - CYLINDER BLOCK, BELT PULLEY SIDE (3.6L) .
Vehicles with A/C System
-- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Continuation for all vehicles
-- Bring the lock carrier into the service position. Refer to SERVICE POSITION, SETTING AND RESETTING .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
- If the Generator -C- -1- is stuck in its bracket, install the bolts again except for two turns.
- Carefully strike the bolt heads using the flat side of the hammer - doing this loosens the generator mount bushings.
-- Remove the Generator -C- -1- with the wires still attached from the bracket.
-- Release and disconnect the connector -5-.
-- Pry off the cap -4-.
-- Remove the nut and remove the terminal 30/B+ wire -3-.
-- Remove the nut -6- and remove the wire clamp -2-.
-- Guide the Generator -C- -1- out downward to the right.