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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER1999CIRRUS L4-2.4L VIN XREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN X
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1999 Chrysler Cirrus L4-2.4L VIN XSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower.
2. Unplug field circuit from generator.
3. Remove B+ terminal cover by spreading the cover with a small flat blade tool.
4. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
5. Loosen adjusting T-bolt, but do not remove.
6. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
7. Loosen adjusting bolt to allow removal of the generator drive belt. Refer to the Cooling System.
8. Remove adjusting T-bolt.
9. Remove pivot bolt.
10. Remove ABS braking unit by removing the two lower plate mounting bolts. Refer to the Brake section.
11. Remove Coolant Overflow bottle. Refer to the Cooling System.
12. Remove by sliding alternator under the air conditioning lines towards passenger side of vehicle.
13. Remove generator from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. For installation, reverse above procedures. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque.
Wiring Connections:
Battery Cable At Shock Tower:
1. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower.
2. Unplug field circuit from generator.
Generator:
3. Remove B+ terminal cover by spreading the cover with a small flat blade tool.
4. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
5. Loosen adjusting T-bolt, but do not remove.
6. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
7. Loosen adjusting bolt to allow removal of the generator drive belt. Refer to the Cooling System.
8. Remove adjusting T-bolt.
9. Remove pivot bolt.
10. Remove ABS braking unit by removing the two lower plate mounting bolts. Refer to the Brake section.
11. Remove Coolant Overflow bottle. Refer to the Cooling System.
12. Remove by sliding alternator under the air conditioning lines towards passenger side of vehicle.
13. Remove generator from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. For installation, reverse above procedures. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.