Installing the alternator

• Slightly push back the threaded support sleeve (2)  in the direction of the arrow to facilitate the installation of the alternator.
• Screw the screw (1)  into the threaded support sleeve (2)  .
• Press back the threaded support sleeve (2)  using the bolt (1)  .
• Once again unscrew the screw (1)  from the threaded support sleeve (2)  .

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• Insert and install the alternator (2)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Alternator on component carrier
  M10x75	tightening torque  38 Nm
  M10x125	tightening torque  38 Nm
  M10x90	tightening torque  38 Nm

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• Tighten nut (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Positive battery cable to the alternator
  M8	Tightening torque  19 Nm

• Connect and lock the connector (2)  .

The connector (2)  must engage audibly.

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Follow-up work: 

• Refer to PREPARE THE THROTTLE BODY
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY
• Refer to CONNECTING THE CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
• Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
• Install right luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (4' SERIES COUPE/CONVERTIBLE) or INSTALLING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (4' SERIES GRAN COUPE SEDAN) .