Removing the alternator
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT UNFILTERED-AIR DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to PARTIALLY DETACH THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to REMOVING DRIVE BELT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT TANK VENT VALVE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to RELEASING LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE PARTIALLY .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE COOLANT LINES OF THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
- Remove cover (1).
- Loosen nut (2).
- Disconnect positive battery cable from alternator.
- Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Thread out holder (2) and set aside.
- Guide out alternator (3) and remove.