Removing The Generator

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WARNING: Danger of fatal injurs and fire damage.

Although the operating voltage of the vehicle electrical system is only 12 volts, there is a danger of burns and risk of fire damage because of the battery's high energy content. A short circuit can result in extremely high currents!

→ Remove ignition key, disconnect ground terminal on battery before starting any assembly work and insulate ground lead from battery terminal.

Fig 1: Identifying Generator Position (911 Turbo Engine)

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Unscrew the fastening screw -1- on the deflection roller -2- in front of the generator and remove the deflection roller.
Unscrew the two fastening screws -3- for the generator and remove them.

Fig 2: Removing Deflection Roller (911 Turbo Engine)

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Insert a screwdriver between the generator and the bracket and press the generator out to the left.

Fig 3: Removing Generator (911 Turbo Engine)
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Tilt the generator forwards, unscrew the fastening nut -4- for the B+ line and remove the line on the generator.
Release the electric connector on the generator -a- and remove it. Take out the generator.

Fig 4: Removing Electric Lines (911 Turbo Engine)

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