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Alternator Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the alternator.
    Fig 1: Installing Alternator With Torque Specifications
    G07353500Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Connect the alternator connector (A) and the positive alternator cable (B) to the alternator.
    Fig 2: Connecting Alternator Connector And Positive Alternator Cable To Alternator With Torque Specifications
    G07353501Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the bolt (C) securing the harness holder.
  4. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud (A), and tighten the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing A/C Condenser Fan Shroud With Torque Specifications
    G07353502Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the coolant reservoir (B).
  7. Install the RFC unit (see RFC UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  9. Tighten the two bolts (A) securing the A/C condenser fan shroud.
    Fig 4: Bolts For A/C Condenser Fan Shroud With Torque Specifications
    G07353503Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the ground cable (B), the harness clamps (C), and the connector (D) to the A/C condenser fan shroud.
  11. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  13. Install the upper grille cover (see UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  14. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see RECONNECTION ).