Removal and Installation

VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS




Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover using power tools.
3. Remove alternator and power steering belt. Refer to "Removal and Installation".




4. Disconnect alternator connector.
5. Remove "B" terminal nut.
6. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket from alternator.




7. Remove oil pressure switch harness clip from alternator stay. (2WD)
8. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector. (2WD)
9. Remove alternator stay mounting bolts and alternator stay using power tools.
10. Remove alternator mounting bolt using power tools.
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.

Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.
- Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.
- Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.

Alternator pulley nut: 118 Nm (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- Install alternator and check tension of belt. Refer to "Checking Drive Belts".

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.