Canyon 2WD L4-2.9L (2008)
Alternator: Service and Repair
Generator Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (See: Battery/Battery
Cable/Negative/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and
Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair) or Drive Belt Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets
and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair) .
3. Raise and support the vehicle only high enough to access the A/C compressor through the wheelhouse. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (
See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender
Liner/Service and Repair) .
6. Disengage the A/C compressor electrical connector from the bracket.
Important: Evacuation of the A/C refrigerant will not be necessary.
7. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts (2, 3) ONLY.
The upper mounting bolt (2) will remain with the A/C compressor (1).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Reposition the protective boot (4) from the generator output BAT terminal (2) for access.
10. Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut (6) and disconnect the generator lead (5) from the generator.
11. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (1) from the generator.