Alternator: Service and Repair

Caution! Before working on electrical system:
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap. Service and Repair
- Obtain radio code before disconnecting battery.
- Be sure to activate vehicle features (radio, clock, electric window regulator, engine) when the battery is re-connected.

Removing




- Remove both screws -1- on air intake duct and pull up on the rear part of the intake duct -2-.




- Remove the sound-proofing material (arrows).
- Bring the lock carrier into service position. [1][2]Procedures
- Remove ribbed belt. Service and Repair




- Remove the air guide -3- from side of the generator.
- Unbolt line for terminal 30/B+ -1- from generator.
Tightening torque: 16 Nm (12ft lb).
- Unscrew terminal D+ -2-.
Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb).

Vehicles with air conditioning



- Remove mounting clamp -1- for refrigerant lines above the torque arm.




- Cut cable ties -2- and unlatch tabs.
- Unhook starter wire and generator wire from bracket -1-.




- Remove bolts -1-.
Lock nut -2- Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 ft lb).
- Remove bolt -3-.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ft lb).
- Remove generator -4- from below.


Caution!
When removing, Move refrigerant lines aside very carefully.
Avoid damage from bending. Refrigerant lines kink easily.

Installing
- Install generator in reverse order of removal.




- 1 Without air conditioning.
- 2 With air conditioning.