Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Removal: 6.2L
WARNING:
Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the battery output wire (B+ wire) from the generator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage the electrical system.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to: ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL 6.2L
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: HOISTING
- Remove the belly pan. Refer to: BELLY PAN
- Drain the low temperature cooling system. Refer to: DRAINING LOW TEMPERATURE RADIATOR
- Release the coolant hose clamp (1) and disconnect the coolant hose (2).
- Release the coolant hose clamps (1).
- Disconnect the coolant hoses (2).
- Remove the pushpin (3).
- Remove the coolant pipe as an assembly.
- Depress the field wire connector tab (1) at the rear of the generator and disconnect the field wire connector.
- Remove the insulator cover (2) from B+ output terminal at the rear of the generator.
- Remove the B+ terminal retaining nut (3) at the rear of the generator and remove the B+ terminal.
- Unsnap the plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal at the rear of the generator.
- Remove the B+ terminal retaining nut at the rear of the generator and remove the B+ terminal.
- Depress the field wire connector tab at the rear of the generator and disconnect the field wire connector.
- Remove the lower generator retaining bolt (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the upper generator retaining bolts (1) and remove the generator from the vehicle.
