Alternator: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative cable (A) from the battery.

Tightening torque :
4.0 - 6.0N.m (0.4 - 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 - 4.4lb-ft)




2. Remove the engine room cover (A), engine cover (B) and radiator grill upper cover (C).




3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(1) Remove the air duct (A).
(2) Disconnect the air flow sensor(AFS) connector (C).
(3) Disconnect the breather hose (B).
(4) Remove the resonator (F), the intake air hose (E) and air cleaner assembly (D).

Tightening torque :
Hose clamp bolt :
2.9 - 4.9N.m (0.3 - 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 - 3.6lb-ft)
Air cleaner assembly bolts :
7.8 - 9.8N.m (0.8 - 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2lb-ft)




4. Using the wrench turn the tensioner (B) counterclockwise and loosen. Then remove the drive belt (A).




5. Remove the oil level gauge (A).

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)




6. Remove the alternator.
(1) Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and cable (B) from the 'B' terminal.




(2) Loosen the alternator mounting bolts (A) and then remove alternator from the vehicle.

Tightening torque :
29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb-ft)




7. Installation is reverse order of removal.