Installing the alternator
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- Slightly push back the threaded support sleeve (2) in the direction of arrow to facilitate the installation of the alternator.
- Screw the screw (1) into the threaded support sleeve (2).
- Press back the threaded support bushing (2) using the bolt (1).
- Unscrew the screw (1) from the threaded support bushing (2).
- Insert and install the alternator (2).
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Alternator on component carrier | ||
|---|---|---|
| M10x75 | tightening torque | 38 Nm |
| M10x125 | tightening torque | 38 Nm |
| M10x90 | tightening torque | 38 Nm |
- Tighten nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Positive battery cable to the alternator | ||
|---|---|---|
| M8 | Tightening torque | 19 Nm |
- Connect connectors (2) and lock.
The connector (2) must engage audibly.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE AND THE RESONATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to WHEN REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR/ALTERNATOR REGULATOR: RESET GENERATOR STATISTICAL DATA .