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Alternator: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation




Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the front/right-side engine undercover, using power tools.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Disconnect the generator harness connector.
6. Disconnect the engine ground wire from top mount.
7. Remove the generator upper and lower mounting bolts, using power tools.
8. Set the generator aside and remove the generator top mount.
9. Slide the generator out and remove.

Generator / 2.5L (QR25DE):




Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.