Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - 10/2018] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]
REMOVE NO. 2 IDLER PULLEY SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD:
  Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]
- for AWD:
  Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]

REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

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Remove the terminal cap.

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Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.
Disconnect the generator assembly connector.

Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness from the generator bracket.

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Remove the nut, stud bolt and disconnect the generator bracket.

Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly.

Remove the bolt and generator bracket.