Section 29 (Charging System (Service Information)): Generator: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Air Dam

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Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
Remove the right front wheel.
Remove the underbody air dam.

Fig 2: Idler Pulley Location
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Remove the accessory drive splash shield.

Fig 3: Idler Pulley Removal/Install
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Remove the accessory drive idler pulley.

Fig 4: Lower Mounting Bolt Loose
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Loosen the lower mounting bolt.

Fig 5: A/C Compressor Relocation
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Loosen the A/C compressor and relocate, pull down and to outboard side of vehicle to make room to remove generator.

Fig 6: Field Connection
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Unplug field circuit from generator.

Fig 7: Battery Cable Connection
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Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.

Fig 8: Upper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the upper mounting bolt.
Remove the generator lower mounting bolt.

Fig 9: Battery Stud Location
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Relocate the battery terminal (1) to the other side of the A/C line (2) for removal of the generator.

Fig 10: Rotate Generator
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Rotate generator pulley down.

Fig 11: Generator Removal/Installation
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Slide generator down and out of vehicle.