Alternator: Service and Repair

Replacement

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable
2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station and remove the A/C high pressure pipe.
3. Remove the air duct (A).




4. Remove the reservoir tank (B).




5. Remove the drive belt (A).




6. Disconnect the alternator connector (A) and cable (B) from the 'B' terminal.




7. Remove the alternator (A).

Tightening torque :
26.5 - 33.3 N.m (2.7 - 3.4 kgf.m, 19.5 - 24.6 lb-ft)




8. Installation is reverse order of removal.