Removal And Installation

CHARGING SYSTEM

Removal and Installation




REMOVAL
1. Open the driver and front passenger window, and then disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interference between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

2. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to "COOLING FAN".
4. Remove alternator and power steering belt.
5. Remove oil pressure harness clip from alternator stay.
6. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector.




7. Remove alternator stay mounting bolts and alternator stay, using power tools.
8. Remove alternator mounting bolt, using power tools.




9. Disconnect alternator connector.
10. Remove "B" terminal mounting nut.
11. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket from alternator. 12. Remove alternator 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.