Engine Electrical System

Alternator Repair Procedures

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the drive belt. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
  3. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and the cable (B) from the alternator "B" terminal.
  4. Remove the alternator (B) after loosening the mounting bolts (A).

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  2. After installation, adjust the alternator belt tension. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt") Alternator mounting bolt: [12 mm (0.47 in) bolt] 19.6 ~ 26 N·m [14 mm (0.55 in) bolt] 29.4 ~ 41 N·m

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