Removal [11/2016 - ]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2016 - ]
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]
REMOVE FAN & GENERATOR V BELT
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]

REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

Open the terminal cap.

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Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.
Disconnect the generator assembly connector.
Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.
Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

Type A:

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Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly bracket.

Type B:

Remove the bolt, nut and generator assembly bracket.

Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly.

Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.