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Replacing the generator, V6

Replacing the generator, V6

Removal



1. Remove the negative battery cable.

Important

Make a note of the belt's direction of rotation. The belt must be refitted for the same direction of rotation as previously.


2. Relieve the tension on the belt tensioner and unhook the multigroove V-belt.

3. Remove the generator air intake by pulling it straight up.

4. Remove the belt tensioner.

5. Raise the car.

6. Remove the front right wheel.

7. Remove the drive belt cover.


8. Remove the engine oil pressure sensor and plug the hole.


9. Remove the wiring harness clip on the generator.

10. Remove the right outboard drive shaft, see .

11. Raise the car.

12. Remove the generator connectors.


13. Press the engine forward and fit two 83 95 238 Wedge (x 5) between the engine and the engine frame.


14. Remove the two generator retaining bolts and lift out the generator through the right wheel housing.


Refitting



1. Clean the generator securing points and electrical connections and apply them with Vaseline to prevent oxidization.

2. Insert the generator through the right wheel housing.

3. Fit the generator with the two bolts.

4. Reconnect the cables to the generator.

5. Remove the wedges between the assembly and subframe.


6. Fit the oil pressure sensor.

7. Fit the right outboard drive shaft, see .

8. Fit the drive belt cover.


9. Fit the front right wheel.

10. Lower the car.

11. Refit the belt tensioner.


Tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).

12. Fit the generator air intake.

Important

Make a note of the belt's direction of rotation. The belt must be refitted for the same direction of rotation as previously.


13. Refit the multigroove V-belt.

Note

Make sure that the belt is correctly positioned on all the pulleys.


14. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

15. Set the clock.