Removal and Installation
ALTERNATOR
AWD : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove air cleaner case (RH). Exploded View.
3. Remove the clip (B) from the harness bracket (1) and "B" terminal harness from the clip (C).
4. Disconnect pressure sensor connector (A).
5. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.
6. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Exploded View.
7. Remove drive belt. Removal And Installation.
8. Remove alternator mounting bolt (B) and alternator stay mounting bolt (C) using power tools, then remove alternator stay (1).
9. Remove alternator mounting bolt (A), using power tools.
10. Pull and turn alternator, and then remove the harness bracket bolts (A).
11. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
12. Remove "B" terminal nut (2).
13. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.
- Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Procedures.
- For this model, the power generation voltage variable control system that controls the power generation voltage of the alternator has been adopted. Therefore, the power generation voltage variable control system operation inspection should be performed after replacing the alternator, and then make sure that the system operates normally. Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation Inspection.