12 31 020 Removing and installing or replacing alternator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)
IMPORTANT:
Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.<B>
The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are released.<B>
The end faces of aluminum screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Switch off ignition
- Disconnect battery negative lead
- Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING g
- Remove alternator drive belt
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Slacken nut (2).
Installation:
Tightening torque 12 31 1AZ .
Release screws and remove alternator (3).
Installation:
Replace aluminum screws.
Tightening torque 12 31 2AZ .