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2011 Jeep Compass Base, 2.0 A, Standard

Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Removal: Removal

2011 Jeep Compass Base, 2.0 A, StandardSECTION Removal
Fig 1: Air Cleaner Box And Snorkel
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  1. Rotate the two retaining clips (3) and remove the air cleaner fresh air duct (2).
  2. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable at battery.
    Fig 2: Lower Air Dam/Belly Pan
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  3. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to Plumbing, Standard Procedure .
  4. Remove the right front wheel.
  5. Remove the underbody air dam.
    Fig 3: Idler Pulley Location
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  6. Remove the accessory drive splash shield.
    Fig 4: Idler Pulley Removal/Install
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  7. Position aside the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, Serpentine, Removal .
  8. Remove the accessory drive idler pulley.
    Fig 5: A/C Compressor Relocation
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  9. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, Removal .
    Fig 6: Lower Mounting Bolt
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  10. Loosen the lower mounting bolt.
    Fig 7: Field Connection
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  11. Unplug field circuit from generator.
    Fig 8: Battery Cable Connection
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  12. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
    Fig 9: Upper Mounting Bolt
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  13. Remove the upper mounting bolt.
  14. Remove the generator lower mounting bolt.
    Fig 10: Generator Removal
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  15. Slide the generator (1) down and out of vehicle.
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  • • 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.