Alternator: Service and Repair

Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Tightening torque :
4.0 - 6.0N.m (0.4 - 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 - 4.4lb-ft)




2. Remove the engine cover (A).




3. Remove the air duct (A) and the air cleaner assembly (B).

Tightening torque
Hose clamp bolt :
2.9 - 4.9N.m (0.3 - 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 - 3.6lb-ft)
Air cleaner assembly bolts :
7.8 - 9.8N.m (0.8 - 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2lb-ft)




4. Using the wrench turn the tensioner counter clockwise and loosen. Then remove the drive belt (A).




5. Remove the oil level gauge (A).

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)




6. Remove the alternator.
(1) Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and cable (B) from the 'B' terminal.




(2) Loosen the alternator mounting bolts (A) and then remove alternator from the vehicle.

Tightening torque :
29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 lb-ft)




7. Installation is reverse order of removal.