Removal [12/2013 - 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 notice before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - 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 [12/2013 - 11/2016]
REMOVE FAN SHROUD
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 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 from the generator assembly.
Disconnect the compressor and magnetic clutch connector.
Disconnect the 3 wire harness clamps.

Remove the 2 bolts and then disconnect the generator assembly bracket.

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Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly.

Disconnect the wire harness clamp and then remove the generator assembly bracket.

Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.