Generator Removal/Installation [MZI-3.7]: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the following operation.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the engine coolant. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .
- Remove the engine cover. See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
- Remove the air cleaner and fresh air duct component. See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
- Remove the cooling fan component. See COOLING FAN COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
- Remove the generator and A/C drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
- Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. Position the A/C compressor out of the way. See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill the engine coolant. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7] .
- Inspect for engine coolant leakage. See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] .