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Generator Replacement (1.6L)




Generator Replacement (1.6L)

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector from the air intake tube.
3. Remove all the clamps from the air cleaner outlet hose and set aside the tube.




4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
5. Disconnect the harness connector from the back of the generator and the generator lead to the battery.
6. Remove the power steering pump drive belt by lowering the vehicle and turning the automatic tensioner roller bolt clockwise to relieve tension on the belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Push up the power steering reservoir and set it aside.




8. Remove the bolt of the generator upper engine connecting bracket to the engine.




9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle and remove the nut and washers which hold the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolt. Work the bolt loose and remove the generator.




10. Remove the generator lower support bracket nut, the bolt, and the washer.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator to the generator lower bracket and insert the generator bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

2. Install the nut and washers on the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolt.

Tighten the generator lower bracket-to-generator nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Install the upper generator support bracket bolt and the washer.

Tighten the generator upper support bracket bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

4. Connect the harness connector to the back of the generator and the generator lead to the battery.




5. Route the power steering pump drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Relieve the tension on the belt by first applying downward pressure on the automatic tension roller bolt and releasing pressure once the belt is in place.
7. Install the power steering reservoir.




8. Install the air cleaner outlet hose and connect the IAT electrical connector.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.