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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FIVE HUNDRED AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Ford Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1
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2007 Ford Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION Service and Repair
GENERATOR
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
4. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the right lower splash shield.
5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor and release the 2 wiring harness locators from the generator splash shield.
6. Remove the lower generator boot pin-type retainer, fold the boot upward and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. With the generator boot folded upward, position the protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ nut and terminal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. NOTE: The 3 generator studs and nuts may be replaced with 3 bolts (W709986-S437) to ease the installation of the generator.
Remove the 3 generator nuts and stud bolts.
- To install, tighten the generator stud bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the new generator bolts or generator nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
9. Remove the generator shield and the generator.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Part 2:
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
4. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the right lower splash shield.
5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor and release the 2 wiring harness locators from the generator splash shield.
6. Remove the lower generator boot pin-type retainer, fold the boot upward and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. With the generator boot folded upward, position the protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ nut and terminal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. NOTE: The 3 generator studs and nuts may be replaced with 3 bolts (W709986-S437) to ease the installation of the generator.
Remove the 3 generator nuts and stud bolts.
- To install, tighten the generator stud bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the new generator bolts or generator nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
9. Remove the generator shield and the generator.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.