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6-Cylinder Engines From 05.99, Assembly







1. Washers
2. Hex socket bolt
- M8 x 30 mm
- 25 Nm
3. Hex socket bolt with shoulder
- M8 x 28 mm
- 25 Nm
4. Hex socket bolt
- M8 x 30 mm
- 25 Nm
5. Bracket
6. Screws
7. Nut
- M8
8. Nut
- M8
9. Screw
10. Voltage Regulator (VR)
- Checking carbon brushes
11. Protective cap
12. Generator (GEN)
- Tightening torque B+ wire to generator
- To remove generator, first remove A/C compressor (without opening refrigerant circuit)
13. Ribbed belt
- Ribbed belt routing
14. Hex bolts
- M8 x 85 mm
- 25 Nm
15. Hex socket bolts
- M8 x 30 mm
- 25 Nm
16. Tensioner