Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the throttle body air duct.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Disconnect the positive battery cable connection at the generator.
5. Remove the generator to engine block bolts.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the generator and install the top bolts finger tight.
2. Install the bottom bolts and tighten all generator bolts.

Tighten the generator to engine bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

3. Connect the positive battery cable connection at the generator.

Tighten the positive battery cable to generator nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

4. Install the accessory drive belt.
5. Install the throttle body air duct.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

7. Reprogram the radio stations.