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Alternator: Service and Repair

AWD

AWD : Exploded View

Exploded View CHG-26:




REMOVAL

Exploded View CHG-27:




DISASSEMBLY

AWD : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove air cleaner case (RH).




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.
7. Remove drive belt.




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. Refer to EM-12, "Checking". Engine, Cooling and Exhaust
- 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. Refer to CHG-22, "Inspection Procedure". Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation Inspection