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Removing And Installing the Generator

Technical values







Preliminary work

Preliminary work - three-phase generator
Disconnect battery.

Removing the generator

Removing three-phase generator












1. Unscrew the two fastening screws -1, 2- and remove together with the deflection roller.







2. Unscrew the two fastening screws -3- for the vacuum modulator.







3. Lift the right generator over the bracket on the engine -A-, then pull forwards and down -B- and raise clear of the engine from the rear -C-.







4. Release and unplug the electrical connector -A-.
5. Unscrew fastening nut -B- for the B+ lead -4- and remove the B+ lead.

Installing the generator












1. Position the generator on the engine, fit the B+ line -4- and secure with the fastening nut -B-. - Tightening torque: 18 Nm (13 ftlb.)
2. Press in the electric plug until it clicks into place.







3. Insert the generator into the engine area -C-, then push upwards -B- and lift over the bracket -A-.







4. Position vacuum unit over the generator and screw it down with the fastening screws -3-. - Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.)







5. Secure the generator with the two fastening screws -1, 2-. - Tightening torque: 46 Nm (34 ftlb.). - Tightening torque: 46 Nm (34 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

Subsequent work - three-phase generator
Connect battery.