Procedures

GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]

WARNING:
- Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- 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 negative battery cable before performing the following operation.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the air cleaner and fresh air duct component.
4. Remove the cooling fan component.
5. Remove the front splash shield (RH).
6. Remove the generator and A/C drive belt.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Refill the engine coolant.
10. Inspect for engine coolant leakage.






Generator Lower Bolt Removal Note:






NOTE: The generator lower bolt cannot be fully removed from the engine because it contacts the body frame. However, the generator can be removed/installed without fully removing the lower bolt because there is a notch at the lower bolt installation part of the generator.

1. Fully loosen the generator lower bolt.

Generator Removal Note:
1. Remove the generator from above the engine compartment.

Generator Installation Note:
1. Tighten the upper and lower bolts temporarily.
2. Tighten the upper bolt to the specified tightening torque.
3. Tighten the lower bolt to the specified tightening torque.