Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Alternator: Service and Repair
Generator Replacement
GENERATOR REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt from the generator.
3. Place the coolant recovery reservoir aside for access. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Cooling System.
4. Remove the generator rear brace nut (4).
5. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3) from the generator.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the generator.
7. Remove the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal.
8. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut and remove the positive battery lead from the generator.
9. Remove the generator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the generator to the engine.
2. Install the positive battery lead to the generator.
Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the generator output BAT terminal nut.
4. Install protective boot to the generator output BAT terminal.
5. Connect the electrical connector to the generator.
6. Install the generator bolts (2, 3) to the generator.
IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the bolts.
7. Install the generator pivot bolt (1) to the generator.