Generator

Generator

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Contact Corrosion.

Removing

- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (ND) wire => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove front engine cover - arrows -.





CAUTION!
Risk of destroying if the running direction of a used ribbed belt is reversed.

• Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation.

- Pivot tensioner in direction of - arrow - to release tension on ribbed belt.





- Detach ribbed belt from generator pulley.

- Release tensioner.

- Loosen the fasteners - 1 and 2 - - arrow - and remove the noise insulation, if equipped.





- With air suspension: remove the bracket and air supply assembly.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission:

• Observe safety precautions when working on the automatic transmission.

- Remove the nuts - 1 - for the ATF lines.





• Ignore - 2 - and - 3 -.

All Vehicles

- Disconnect the electrical connector on the oil level thermal sensor (G266) and free up the wiring harness on the generator.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove generator.





- Disconnect electrical connector - 1 -.

- Remove terminal 30/B+ - 2 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

- Secure the ATF lines.

All Vehicles

- Position ribbed belt over pulleys in stated sequence.





1. Generator

2. Idler pulley

3. Coolant pump

4. Power steering pump

5. A/C Compressor

6. Tensioner for ribbed belt

7. Vibration damper

• When installing ribbed belt, be sure that it is seated correctly on belt pulleys.

- With air suspension: install the bracket and air supply assembly.

- Connect battery. Required actions => [ Vehicles with : ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Start engine and check belt routing.

Tightening Specifications