Alternator: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

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

Tightening torque :
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-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 breather hose (B).
(3) Loosen the clamp (C) and then disconnect the air intake hose from the throttle body.

Tightening torque :
2.9 - 4.9N.m (0.3 - 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 - 3.6lb-ft)

(4) Remove the chamber air cleaner (D) and air cleaner assembly (E).

Tightening torque
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) counter clockwise 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.