Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Open the driver and front passenger window, and then disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.

CAUTION:
Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interference between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

2. Remove front air spoiler (with front air spoiler).
3. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
4. Remove engine right side undercover.
5. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
6. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt.
7. Disconnect oil temperature sensor switch harness connector (1) (M/T models).




8. Disconnect oil temperature sensor switch connector (2) (M/T models).




9. Remove oil pressure switch harness clip (A) from alternator stay (1).
10. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector (2).
11. Remove alternator stay mounting bolts (B) and alternator stay (1), using power tools.
12. Remove alternator mounting bolt (C), using power tools.




13. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
14. Remove "B" terminal nut (2).
15. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket bolts (A) from alternator.
16. Remove alternator assembly downward.

ALTERNATOR PULLEY INSPECTION
Perform the following.
- Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.
- Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.

Alternator pulley nut: 118 N.m (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to "Tension Adjustment".

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.