GENERATOR REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. A01GM4S

      for LHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    2. A01GI9P

      for RHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  2. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GMKRE01

      Using both hands, lift the rear side of the cover upwards to detach the 4 clips labeled B. Then slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle to detach the 2 clips labeled A and remove the V-bank cover sub-assembly.

      Note


      • The V-bank cover sub-assembly may be damaged if its front and rear are lifted at the same time.

      • When detaching the clips labeled A, be sure to slide the cover toward the front of the vehicle.

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GLYAE01

      Remove the 5 clips labeled A.

    2. Lift up the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly to detach the 4 clips labeled B, and remove the air cleaner inlet cover sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01GKZB

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. A01GJVME01

      Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled A and labeled B, and detach the connections.

    3. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled C.

    4. Hold the No. 1 air cleaner inlet by the protrusions labeled D and labeled E, and detach the connections.

    5. Rotate the No. 1 air cleaner inlet as shown in the illustration to detach the protrusion labeled F.

  7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH (for AWD)


    1. for 2WD:

      Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

    2. for AWD:

      Remove the 5 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

      A01GJSHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 2WD *B for AWD

  8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


    1. A01GHO1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD

      Remove the 13 screws, 7 clips and No. 1 engine under cover.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER (for 2WD)


    1. A01GM9J

      Remove the 8 bolts and front suspension member protector lower.

  11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER (for AWD)


    1. A01GI4D

      Remove the 9 bolts and front suspension member protector lower.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)


    1. A01GNYR

      Remove the 8 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for AWD)


    1. A01GKN2

      Remove the 4 screws, 2 clips and No. 2 engine under cover.

  14. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE


    1. Disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 ventilation hoses from the intake air connector pipe.

      A01GMWQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a w/ Intake Air Sound Creator *b w/ Intake Air Resonator

    2. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

    3. Loosen the 3 hose clamps, and remove the intake air connector pipe.

    4. Remove the intake air sound creator.

      Tech Tips

      Only perform this procedure when replacement of the intake air sound creator is necessary.


      1. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the intake air sound creator.

  15. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    1. A01GK62

      Rotate the tensioner pulley counterclockwise to loosen the belt tension.

      Tech Tips

      The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-handed thread.


      1. A01GMRNE01

        While turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the holes. Insert a bar with a diameter of 5 mm (0.197 in.) into the holes to fix the belt tensioner in place.

    2. Remove the V-ribbed belt.

  16. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

    A01GN07

    1. Remove the nut, and disconnect the harness from the +B terminal.

    2. Disconnect the generator connector.

    3. A01GLG5

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    4. A01GHPM

      Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and generator.