Removal and Installation

WARNING: When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery before performing the following operation.

CAUTION
^ Reversing the battery connections or using high-voltage testers will damage the rectifier.
^ Do not start the engine while the connector is disconnected from terminals L and S. It can damage the generator.

NOTE: Battery positive voltage is always present at generator terminal B when the battery is connected.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector.
3. Disconnect the water thermoswitch connector.
4. Disconnect the IAC valve connector.





5. Remove the intake air pipe.

6. Disconnect the wire and connector from the generator.
7. Remove the generator bolts and nut.
8. Remove the generator.





9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque
Bolt 1: 38-51 N.m
{ 3.8-5.3 kgf.m , 28-38 ft.lbf }
Bolt 2:19-25 N.m
(1.9-2.6 kgf.m,14-18 ft.lbf }
Nut 3: 9.9-14.7 N.m
{ 100-150 kgf.cm 87-130 in.lbf }