Remove/install alternator (Engine 272, 273) - AR15.40-P-5032GZA
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ENGINE 272, 273 in MODEL 164
| Remove/install | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk of explosion caused by oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of poisoning and caustic burns caused by swallowing battery acid. Risk of injury caused by burns to skin and eyes from battery acid or when handling damaged lead-acid batteries | No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and glasses. Only pour battery acid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. |
AS54.10-Z-0001-01A | |
| 1 | Disconnect ground cable of battery | AR54.10-P-0003GZ | |
| Notes on battery | AH54.10-P-0001-01A | ||
| 2 | Remove front engine cover | ||
| 3 | Remove left and right engine intake air ducts | ||
| 4 | Remove poly-V belt | AR13.20-P-0001GZA | |
| 5 | Remove cap (1) and disconnect circuit 30 electrical line (B+) (3) from alternator (G2) by unscrewing nut (2). | *BA15.40-P-1002-01F | |
| 6 | Remove electrical line plug of tml. 61 (D+) (4) from alternator (G2) | ||
| 7 | Unscrew bottom bolts (5) of the alternator (G2) | *BA15.40-P-1001-01F | |
| 8 | Unscrew top bolts (6) of the alternator (G2) | *BA15.40-P-1001-01F | |
| 9 | Take alternator (G2) down and out | ||
| 10 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 11 | Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read fault memory |
ALTERNATOR
| Number | Designation | Engine 272 | Engine 273 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA15.40-P-1001-01F | Bolt, alternator to timing case | Nm | 20 | 20 |
| BA15.40-P-1002-01F | Nut of circuit B+ to generator | Nm | 15 | 15 |