Other information:
Removal
Vehicles without overhead console
Position the microphone.
Disconnect and remove the microphone.
Vehicles with overhead console
Remove the overhead console.
Refer to: Overhead Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
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Overview
The generator is driven by the FEAD belt. When the engine is
started, the generator begins to generate AC voltage which is internally
converted to DC voltage. The DC voltage is controlled by the voltage
regulator and supplied to the battery. The PCM controls the voltage
regulator set point, communicating with the generator internal voltage
regulator over a dedicated LIN commun..