Alternator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery and disconnect the multi-plug or leads from the rear of the alternator.
2 Remove the head shield (where fitted).
3 Release the mounting and adjuster link bolts, push the alternator in towards the engine and slip the drivebelt from the pulley.
4 Unscrew and remove the mounting bolts and adjuster link bolt and withdraw the alternator from the engine.
Refitting
5 Refit by reversing the removal operations, adjusting the drivebelt to the correct tension.
6 Note that it is important to ensure that the mounting bolt washers and spacers are fitted as shown.
Alternator mounting components
A Large washer
B Small washer (where fitted)
C Mounting bracket
D Alternator mounting flanges
If this is not done it is possible to excessively strain or even break the alternator mounting flanges when the bolts are tightened.
7 The mountings should be tightened evenly and progressively in the following order - adjuster bolt, front mounting, rear mounting.