Generator Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- 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 negative battery cable before performing the following operation.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the generator drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the A/C compressor with the cooler hose still connected and secure it using wire or rope so that it is out of the way. (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Drive belt auto tensioner (See DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) |
| 2 | Terminal B cable |
| 3 | Generator connector |
| 4 | Generator (See Generator Removal Note .) (See Generator Installation Note .) |