Installing The Alternator
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: NOTES ON ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION .
- Position the alternator (1).
- Guide the alternator (1) in the direction of the arrow.
- Install the alternator (2).
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Alternator on component carrier M10x75 Tightening torque 38 Nm M10x125 Tightening torque 38 Nm M10x90 Tightening torque 38 Nm - Make sure that the special tool 0 496 268 (11 0 390) is fitted correctly.
- Insert and install the positive battery cable 2.
- Tighten nut (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Positive battery cable to the alternator M8 Tightening torque 19 Nm - Connect and lock the connector (3).
- The connector (3) must engage audibly.