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Generator Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING:
  • When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cables before performing the following operation.
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
  4. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Position the drive belt out of the way. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
  6. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
    Fig 1: Generator Removal Sequence
    G03636023Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.