Generator Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8 and 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B generates sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. When removing the generator, always disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front suspension tower bar. (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the fresh air duct. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Position the drive belt out of the way. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.