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Charging Systems: Charging: Generator: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 
    1. Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver RH Clips
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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See COOLANT )
  7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PROTECTOR LOWER  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE GENERATOR 
    1. Remove the nut, and disconnect the harness from the +B terminal.
    2. Disconnect the generator connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Generator Nut
      G04943952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 3: Locating Generator With Bolts And Nuts
      G04943953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts and generator.
      Fig 4: Locating Stud Bolts And Generator
      G04943954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002