Generator removal (RZ4E-TC)

1. Preliminary and post procedures

1. Preliminary procedures

1) Open the engine hood.

2) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.

3) Raise the vehicle.

3. Coolant drain

Warning

  • Do not loosen the radiator cap or reserve tank cap when coolant is hot, as doing so may result in burns caused by the release of steam or hot water.
  • When opening the radiator cap, cover the cap with a thick cloth once the engine coolant has cooled and slowly turn to release pressure.

1) Remove the radiator cap from the radiator.

2) Loosen the radiator drain plug, and drain the coolant into a pan.

3) Loosen the drain plug on the cylinder block, and drain the coolant to a pan.

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  1. Drain plug

4) Apply LOCTITE 262 or equivalent to the threaded portion of the drain plug.

5) Tighten the drain plug on the cylinder block.

Tightening torque: 21.6 N・m { 2.2 kgf・m / 16 lb・ft }

6) Tighten the radiator drain plug.

4. Engine cover removal

1) Remove the engine cover from the engine.

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  1. Engine cover

5. Air intake hose removal

1) Remove the air intake hose from the intake air duct and intercooler.

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  1. Intercooler
  2. Air intake hose
  3. Intake air duct
  4. Clamp

6. Radiator upper hose removal

1) Remove the radiator upper hose from the water outlet pipe and radiator.

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  1. Radiator upper hose

7. Cooling fan belt removal

8. Power steering oil pump disconnect

1) Install the bolt and nut to the power steering oil pump shaft.

Tightening torque: 40 N・m { 4.1 kgf・m / 30 lb・ft } M10 x 1.5 nut

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  1. M10 x 1.5 bolt
  2. M10 x 1.5 nut
  3. Power steering oil pump pulley
  4. Power steering oil pump shaft

Caution

  • Do not tighten the bolt to the hole edge of the power steering oil pump shaft, but create a clearance.

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  1. M10 x 1.5 bolt
  2. M10 x 1.5 nut
  3. Power steering oil pump shaft
  4. Power steering oil pump pulley

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a. Gap

2) Remove the power steering oil pump pulley from the power steering oil pump.

Note

  • Secure the M10 x 1.5 nut with a tool, and loosen the pulley mounting bolt.

3) Disconnect the power steering oil pump from the generator bracket.

Note

  • Secure with wire at an appropriate position as a set with the hoses.

9. Generator removal

1) Disconnect the connector from the generator.

2) Disconnect the B-terminal from the generator.

3) Remove the generator from the generator bracket.