Changing Generator, 4-CYL Diesel: Removal
NOTE:
If the car has a non-Saab radio, check that the customer has the radio code before commencing work.
- Remove the battery cover and disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Raise the car.
- Remove the lower engine cover.
- Remove the drive belt cover.IMPORTANT: Make a note of the belt's direction of rotation. The belt must be refitted for the same direction of rotation as previously.
- Relieve the tension on the belt tensioner and unhook the multigroove V-belt.
- Remove the generator connectors.
- Remove the generator's lower retaining bolt.
- Lower the car.
- Remove the upper engine cover.
- Remove the intake manifold with crankcase ventilation hose from the valve cover.
- Undo the upper generator retaining bolt, leaving the bolt in the generator mounting. Lift up the bottom of the generator to remove it.