Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Alternator: Service and Repair
Generator Replacement
REMOVAL
Gasoline Powered Engines
CAUTION: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE FROM
GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
CAUTION:
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Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.
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When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if
the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat.
2. Remove generator drive belt.
Fig.2 Generator Electrical Connectors - Typical
3. Unsnap plastic protective cover (Fig. 2) from B+ mounting stud.
4. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut (Fig. 2) at top of generator.
5. Disconnect field wire electrical connector at rear of generator (Fig. 2) by pushing on connector tab.