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Generator






Generator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose clamps up to 25 mm (3094)

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

Removing

- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery ground wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the ribbed belt tensioner.

- Disconnect electrical connector - 2 -.





- Remove B+ line protective cap.

- Remove the nut - 1 - and the B+ wire.

- Loosen the hose clamps - arrows - on the coolant hoses.

- Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps (3094).

For a better overview, the installation location is shown with the engine removed.

Place a cloth beneath to catch escaping coolant.





- Loosen generator bolts - arrows - approximately 6 turns.

- Using a hammer, carefully tap the bolt heads to loosen the generator mount bushings.

- Remove bolts completely.

- Remove the generator with coolant pipes.

- Remove the coolant hoses from the coolant pipes on the generator.

Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Generator Assembly Overview ] Generator Assembly Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Secure all hose connections using standard hose clamps.

Because the clamping force of a tight bushing is too low despite correct torque, bushings must be loosened.

- Drive retaining bolt bushings back slightly for easier generator installation.

- Install ribbed belt tensioner.

- Make sure poly V-belt is properly positioned and correctly routed - 2 -.





1 Generator
3 Vibration damper with belt pulley
4 Tension roller

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

- Fill coolant.

- Start engine and check belt routing.