Installing the alternator

• Slightly push back the threaded support sleeve (2) in the direction of the arrow to facilitate the installation of the alternator.
• Screw the screw (1) into the threaded support sleeve (2).
• Press back the threaded support sleeve (2) using the bolt (1).
• Once again unscrew the screw (1) from the threaded support sleeve (2).

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• Position (2) the screws (1) in the alternator (2) before installing the alternator.

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• Thread in and position the alternator (1).

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• Tighten down screw (1).

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• Tighten down screw (1).

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• Connect and lock the connector (3).
• Make sure the connector (3) engages audibly.
• Insert and install the positive battery cable (2) at the alternator.
• Tighten nut (1).

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• Guide in and install cover (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SERVOMOTOR FOR THE ECCENTRIC SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE PORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to WHEN REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR/ALTERNATOR REGULATOR: RESET GENERATOR STATISTICAL DATA .