Generator Removal/Installation
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
- Disconnect the service plug. (See SERVICE PLUG DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [i-ELOOP] .)
- Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the generator drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
- Remove the A/C compressor with the cooler hose still connected and secure it using wire or rope so that it is out of the way. (with A/C) (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Drive belt auto tensioner (See DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) |
| 2 | Terminal B cable |
| 3 | Generator connector |
| 4 | Generator (See Generator removal note .) (See Generator installation note .) |