Generator Removal/Installation [L3]: Notes

WARNING:

Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cable before performing the following operation.

Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
Position the drive belt out of the way. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [L3] .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Generator Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.