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Changing generator, 4-cyl diesel

Changing generator, 4-cyl diesel

To remove

Note

If the car has a non-Saab radio, check that the customer has the radio code before commencing work.



1. Remove the battery cover and disconnect the negative battery terminal.

2. Raise the car.

3. Remove the lower engine cover.


4. Remove the drive belt cover.

Important

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


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


6. Remove the generator connectors.


7. Remove the generator's lower retaining bolt.

8. Lower the car.

9. Remove the upper engine cover.


10. Remove the intake manifold with crankcase ventilation hose from the valve cover.

11. Undo the upper generator retaining bolt, leaving the bolt in the generator mounting. Lift up the bottom of the generator to remove it.



To fit


1. Clean and coat the generator contact surfaces and electrical connections with Vaseline, non-acidic .

2. Put the upper generator retaining bolt in place in the generator. Put the generator in place and insert the upper generator retaining bolt.


3. Raise the car.

4. Fit the lower generator retaining bolt.

Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35 lbf ft)

5. Fit the generator connectors.

Important

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


6. Refit the multigroove V-belt.


Note

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


7. Fit the drive belt cover.


8. Fit the lower engine cover.

9. Lower the car.

10. Tighten the upper generator retaining bolt.

Tightening torque: 47 Nm (35 lbf ft)


11. Fit the intake manifold with crankcase ventilation hose to the valve cover.


12. Fit the upper engine cover.

13. Connect the negative battery cable and fit the battery cover.

14. Set the clock and reprogram the radio code.

15. Carry out a function check.

16. During replacement: check the battery, refer to Battery check and charge the battery if necessary, see Charging the battery.