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2000 Chrysler Intrepid (CANADA) V6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Charging System: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove lower plastic splash shield.
4. Remove transmission cooler and reposition cooler out of the way.
5. Remove lower radiator crossmember support and position a jackstand under radiator for support.
6. Loosen adjusting T-bolt, but do not remove.
7. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
8. Remove the generator drive belt.
9. Disconnect the generator field circuit plug.
10. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
11. Remove pivot bolt, being careful not to lose spacer.
12. Remove generator.
INSTALLATION
1. Install generator.
2. Install pivot bolt, leave loose.
3. Connect the generator field circuit plug.
4. Install the B+ terminal nut and wire.
5. Install the generator drive belt.
6. Adjusting T-bolt and tighten belt.
7. Remove jackstand from under radiator and install lower radiator crossmember support.
8. Reposition transmission cooler and tighten fasteners.
9. Install lower plastic splash shield.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Connect negative battery cable. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove lower plastic splash shield.
4. Remove transmission cooler and reposition cooler out of the way.
5. Remove lower radiator crossmember support and position a jackstand under radiator for support.
6. Loosen adjusting T-bolt, but do not remove.
7. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
8. Remove the generator drive belt.
9. Disconnect the generator field circuit plug.
10. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
11. Remove pivot bolt, being careful not to lose spacer.
12. Remove generator.
INSTALLATION
1. Install generator.
2. Install pivot bolt, leave loose.
3. Connect the generator field circuit plug.
4. Install the B+ terminal nut and wire.
5. Install the generator drive belt.
6. Adjusting T-bolt and tighten belt.
7. Remove jackstand from under radiator and install lower radiator crossmember support.
8. Reposition transmission cooler and tighten fasteners.
9. Install lower plastic splash shield.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Connect negative battery cable. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.