Installing the alternator

• 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)  .

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• Insert and install the alternator (2)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Alternator on component carrier
  M10x75	tightening torque	38 Nm
  M10x1?5	tightening torque	38 Nm
  M10x90	tightening torque	38 Nm

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• Tighten nut (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Positive battery cable to the alternator
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• 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 CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTRAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to WHEN REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR/ALTERNATOR REGULATOR: RESET GENERATOR STATISTICAL DATA .