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CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERATOR Removal / Installation (B6 DOHC)

G-12parts diagram

Generator removal/installation shown for B6 DOHC engine.

GENERATOR - Removal / Installation

Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. 2
    Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the B6 DOHC generator (alternator) removal/installation. Shows the connector and generator terminal B wire on the left, the alternator with mounting bolts, the adjustment bracket, and the drive belt/pulleys on the right. Numbered balloon callouts 1-4 with tightening torques: 38-51 N·m {3.8-5.3 kgf·m, 28-38 ft·lbf} for the upper through bolt and 16-22 N·m {1.6-2.3 kgf·m, 12-16 ft·lbf} for the lower bolt. Units note: N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}.
  3. 3
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  4. 4
    Install in the reverse order of removal.

B6 DOHC

Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Connector
2Generator terminal B wireInspect for damage and corrosion
3Drive beltInspection page G-18; Adjustment page G-19; Replacement section B1
4GeneratorDisassembly / Assembly page G-14; Inspection page G-16

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