2006 Chrysler Crossfire Base, 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging System: Generator: Removal

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Generator
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1 - GENERATOR
2 - UPPER GENERATOR BOLT
3 - LOWER GENERATOR BOLT
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
5 - GENERATOR B+ PROTECTIVE PLASTIC CAP
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the right side air inlet tube.
    CAUTION: The accessory drive belt tensioner pulley is spring loaded and can cause damage to hands and fingers if allowed to spring back.
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
    1. Pull the tensioning pulley in a counter clockwise direction.
    2. Lock the tensioning pulley with a pin or slowly release the pulley after the belt is free from the area.
  4. Remove the upper generator bolt (2).
  5. Remove the lower generator bolt (3) and reposition the generator to access the generator harness connectors.
  6. Remove the protective plastic cap from the generator B+ cable retaining nut (5).
  7. Disconnect the generator B+ cable and the generator harness connectors (4) from the rear of the generator.
  8. Remove the generator (1).
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