Removing the alternator
Preliminary work:
- Remove right luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (4' SERIES COUPE/CONVERTIBLE) or REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (4' SERIES GRAN COUPE SEDAN) .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE THROTTLE BODY .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE CHARGE AIR LINE FROM THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system
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Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
WARNING:
Hot surfaces
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
- Unfasten nut (1) .
- Unlock and loosen connector (2)
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- Loosen screws (1) .
- Guide out alternator (2) and remove.