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Replacement of alternator (4-cylinder)

Replacement of alternator (4-cylinder)



1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner and air induction hose from between the air cleaner and throttle body.

3. Remove the belt tensioner.

4. Raise the car and remove the right-hand front wheel.

5. Remove the cover for the belt drive.

6. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable and the D+ cable at the rear of the alternator.

7. Undo the two alternator retaining bolts.

8. Remove the three bolts securing the exhaust pipe up by the exhaust manifold.

9. Remove the bolt from the bracket for the catalytic converter

10. Carefully push the catalytic converter to the left and remove the alternator.

Fit in reverse order.