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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Intrepid (CANADA) V6-3.2LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Charging System: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Loosen lower mounting bolt do not remove.
3. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
4. Loosen belt adjustment bolt.
5. Remove the generator drive belt.
6. Remove bracket.
7. Remove lower mounting bolt.
8. Remove pivot bolt.
9. Remove generator.
10. Disconnect the generator field circuit plug.
11. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the B+ wire and tighten nut.
2. Connect the generator field circuit connector.
3. Install generator.
4. Install the pivot bolt.
5. Install the lower mounting bolt.
6. Install bracket and tighten bolts.
7. Install generator drive belt.
8. Tighten the pivot bolt.
9. Tighten the lower mounting bolt.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Loosen lower mounting bolt do not remove.
3. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
4. Loosen belt adjustment bolt.
5. Remove the generator drive belt.
6. Remove bracket.
7. Remove lower mounting bolt.
8. Remove pivot bolt.
9. Remove generator.
10. Disconnect the generator field circuit plug.
11. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the B+ wire and tighten nut.
2. Connect the generator field circuit connector.
3. Install generator.
4. Install the pivot bolt.
5. Install the lower mounting bolt.
6. Install bracket and tighten bolts.
7. Install generator drive belt.
8. Tighten the pivot bolt.
9. Tighten the lower mounting bolt.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart.
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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.