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Removal And Installation

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  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then, turn the adjusting bolt (B) clockwise to loosen tension.

    Alternator upper bolt: 

    23.5 - 26.4 N.m (2.4 - 2.7 kgf.m, 17.3 - 19.5 Ib.ft)

    Alternator lower bolt: 

    29.4 - 41.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.2 kgf.m, 21.7 - 30.4 Ib.ft)

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  3. Remove the drive belt.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")

  4. Disconnect the air compressor connector (A) and the alternator connector (B), and remove the cable (C) from alternator "B" terminal.

    Alternator B-terminal cable mounting nut: 

    9.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.0 - 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 - 10.8 Ib.ft)

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  5. Remove the alternator (A).
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  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "DRIVE BELT ")