Turbo Model

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the clip (A), lift the front of the collector cover in the direction of arrow, and then remove the collector cover.

Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the brake booster vacuum pump. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Brake Vacuum Pump. >
Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to V-BELT , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
Remove the collector cover bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Bolt Of Collector Cover Bracket
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Disconnect the connector (A) and terminal (B) from the generator.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector And Terminal From Generator
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Remove the generator from the generator bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Bolt Of Generator From Generator Bracket
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Remove the V-belt tensioner from the generator bracket. < Ref. to V-BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY , REMOVAL, V-belt. >
Remove the generator bracket from the engine.

Fig 5: Locating Bolts Of Generator Bracket From Engine
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