Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator Replacement (1.4L LUV)

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

4. If equipped, remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .

5. If equipped, remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .




6. Disconnect the generator wiring harness connector (3).

7. Remove the generator positive cable nut (1).

8. Remove the generator positive cable (2).

9. Remove the lower bolt and loosen the upper bolt of the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.

10. Lower the vehicle.




11. Remove the 2 generator bolts (2).

12. Remove the generator (1) from above.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator (1) from above.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the 2 generator bolts (2) and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

3. Raise the vehicle.

4. Fasten the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement Service and Repair.




5. Connect the generator wiring harness connector (3).

6. Install the generator positive cable (2).

7. Install the generator positive cable nut (1) and tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).

8. If equipped, install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .

9. If equipped, remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .

10. Lower the vehicle.

11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

12. Close the hood.