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Preliminary Checks

  1. Be sure battery is fully charged and that alternator drive belt is properly adjusted. Never disconnect battery, alternator or regulator with engine running.
  2. Do not ground field winding (terminal EX), connected to regulator by Green wire. If alternator is to be removed or installed, always disconnect battery first.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Motorola Alternator Used by Jaguar
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