Generator Removal/Installation: 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 negative battery cable before performing the following operation.

NOTE:

• The i-ELOOP caution label is adhered to the position shown in the figure below on vehicles with i-ELOOP. When determining if a vehicle in for servicing is equipped with i-ELOOP, refer to the i-ELOOP section. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [I-ELOOP] .)

Fig 1: Identifying I-ELOOP Caution Label To Position

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the generator drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the A/C compressor with the cooler hose still connected and secure it using wire or rope so that it is out of the way. (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
   Fig 2: Generator Components With Torque Specification

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   COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
   
   

   1	Drive belt auto tensioner (See Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Installation Note .)
   2	Terminal B cable
   3	Generator connector
   4	Generator (See Generator Removal Note .) (See Generator Installation Note .)