FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Procedures




Generator (GEN)

Removal

Preparations



- Disconnect the battery negative lead.
- Detach the pipe from the control module box.
- Remove the auxiliaries belt according to Repacing the Auxiliaries Belt/Belt Tensioner, refer to Engine, Cooling and Exhaust - Engine - Drive Belts, mounts, Brackets and Accessories - Drive Belt - Service and Repair - Procedures. Service and Repair
- Remove power steering pump and place it on top the engine.
- To remove power steering pump refer to Steering and Suspension - Steering - Power Steering - Power Steering Pump - Service and Repair - Procedures Service and Repair

Without A/C



- Remove the upper screw from the upper mounting
- Remove the lower screws
- Disconnect the warning lamp positive lead and the connector from the generator (GEN)
- Pull the generator (GEN) upwards/away

With A/C



- Remove the upper screw
- Remove the screws common to the generator (GEN) and compressor; the lower screws on the generator (GEN) and the upper screws on the compressor
- Raise car
- Slacken off the lower screws for the compressor (so that there is some clearance)
- Remove air baffle
- Lower car
Disconnect the warning lamp positive lead and the connector from the generator (GEN)
Pull the generator (GEN) upwards/away

Installation

Without A/C
- Position the generator (GEN)
- Connect the warning lamp positive lead and connector
- Position the generator (GEN) and install the upper screw loosely
- Install the lower screws. Ensure the generator (GEN) is correctly positioned before tightening. Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
- Remove the screw and nut that run through the upper mounting. Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

With A/C
- Position the generator (GEN)
- Connect the warning lamp positive lead and connector
- Position the generator (GEN) and install the upper screw loosely
- Install the screws common to the generator (GEN) and compressor; the lower screws on the generator (GEN) and the upper screws on the compressor loosely
- Raise car
- Tighten the lower screws for the compressor
- Install air baffle
- Install the screws common to the generator (GEN) and compressor. Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
- Remove the screw and nut that run through the upper mounting. Tightening torque 25 Nm (18 ft lb)

Carry out the remaining operations in reverse order.