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Removal and Replacement




Alternator Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.

2. Remove the engine cover.

3. Remove the drive belt Service and Repair.

4. Remove the A/C suction line from brackets (A).






5. Remove the coolant reservoir (A), then remove power steering fluid reservoir (B) from the bracket.






6. Remove the harness holder (A), then disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector (B).





7. Disconnect the alternator connector (C) and the positive alternator cable (D) from the alternator.

8. Remove the mounting bolt (A) and alternator bracket mounting bolt (B), then remove the alternator.






Installation

1. Install the alternator, and tighten the mounting bolt (A) and the alternator bracket mounting bolt (B).






2. Connect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) to the alternator. Make sure the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the alternator when you connect it.





3. Install the harness holder (C), then connect the A/C compressor clutch connector (D).

4. Install the power steering fluid reservoir (A) to the bracket, then install the coolant reservoir (B).






5. Install the A/C suction line to the brackets (A).





6. Install the drive belt Service and Repair.

7. Install the engine cover.

8. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

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