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Generator: Removal and Installation - QR25DE Models






REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to [Radiator: Exploded View].
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
5. Remove generator mounting nut, using power tools.
6. Remove the generator upper bolt, using power tools.
7. Remove the generator.

GENERATOR PULLEY INSPECTION

Perform the following.
- Make sure that the generator pulley does not rattle.
- Make sure that the generator pulley nut is properly tightened.

Generator pulley nut : 118 N.m (12.0 kg.m, 87 ft.lb)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Be sure the generator spacer is in place on the lower stud.
- Install the generator and check tension of drive belt. Refer to [Checking Drive Belts].

Terminal "1" nut : 10.8 N.m (1.1 kg.m, 8 ft.lb)

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten terminal "1" nut carefully.

- For this model, the power generation voltage variable control system that controls the power generation voltage of the generator has been adopted. Therefore, the power generation voltage variable control system operation inspection should be performed after replacing the generator, and then make sure that the system operates normally. Refer to [Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation Inspection].