Generator Removal/Installation [LF, L5]: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
- Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the following operation.
CAUTION:
- The generator can be damaged by the heat from the exhaust manifold. Make sure the generator duct is installed securely (L5).
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2 and splash shield as a single unit. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way. (LF) (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
- Remove the drive belt. (L5) (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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L5