Removing The Generator

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Remove heat shield -2- .
Unscrew screws -1- and remove heat protection panel -2- .

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Heat protection panel
Loosen generator and remove support -4- .
Unclip coolant hose front mounting -1- .

Unscrew screw on coolant pipe holder -2- .

Unscrew screws -3- and guide out support -4- .

Unscrew screw -5- .

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Support on generator
Loosen cable guide -2- and expose cable.
Unscrew screw

Loosen cable mountings -3- and expose cable.

Release and unplug electric plug connection -4- .

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Cable guide
Loosen the generator.
Unscrew cap nut -1- and remove positive cable -2- .

Unscrew screw -3- and remove ground cable -4- .

Unscrew screws -5- , remove generator -6- and pull it forward.

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B+ line, ground line and mounting for generator
Disconnect coolant lines.
Have a suitable container ready to catch emerging coolant.

Unscrew screws -1- and disconnect coolant lines -2- .

Replace O-rings.

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Coolant lines on the generator
Lift the generator up and remove it from the vehicle.
Protect the radiator and cylinder head from damage by covering them with a suitable cover.