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Alternator: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the fan shroud.
3. Remove the drive belt.




4. Remove the lower bracket, using power tools.
5. Remove the generator upper bolt, using power tools.
6. Remove/disconnect the generator harness connectors.
7. Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Install the generator and check the tension of the drive belt. Refer to "DRIVE BELT TENSION".

CAUTION: Tighten terminal nut carefully.

Terminal nut : 10.8 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)