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Generator Replacement 2.4L

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

    Note: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the engine under cover right hand side.

  3. Object Number: 2014203  Size: SH
  4. Remove the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  5. Remove the terminal cap (2).
  6. Remove the nut (1) and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.
  7. Disconnect the generator connector (3) and 2 harness clamps.

  8. Object Number: 2014204  Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and generator assembly.

  10. Object Number: 2014405  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket (1).
  12. Remove the generator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2014205  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator assembly.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the wire harness clamp bracket with the bolt (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten to 8.4 N·m (74 lb in).


    Object Number: 2031700  Size: SH
  5. Install the generator assembly with the 2 bolts (1, 2).
  6. Tighten

        • Bolt 1 to 21 N·m(16 lb  ft).
        • Bolt 2 to 52 N·m (38 lb  ft).

    Object Number: 2014203  Size: SH
  7. Install the generator connector (3) and wire 2 harness clamps.
  8. Install the wire harness to terminal B (1) with the nut and install the terminal cap (2).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten to 9.8 N·m (87 lb  in).

  10. Install the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  11. Install the engine under cover right hand side.
  12. Connect cable to negative battery terminal.

Generator Replacement 1.8L

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2014399  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the engine under cover.
  3. Remove the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  4. Remove the terminal cap (1).
  5. Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.
  6. Disconnect the generator connector (3) and 2 harness clamps.

  7. Object Number: 2014402  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 2 bolts (1, 2) and generator assembly.

  9. Object Number: 2014405  Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket (1).
  11. Remove the generator assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2014405  Size: SH
  1. Install generator assembly.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the wire harness clamp bracket (1) with the bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten to 8.4 N·m (74 lb in).


    Object Number: 2014402  Size: SH
  5. Temporarily install the generator assembly with the 2 bolts (1, 2).

  6. Object Number: 2014399  Size: SH
  7. Install the generator connector (3) and wire harness clamp.
  8. Install the wire harness to terminal B with the nut and install the terminal cap (1).
  9. Torque
    9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

  10. Install the v-ribbed belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  11. Install the engine under cover right hand side.
  12. Connect cable to negative battery terminal.