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Generator Removal/Installation: Notes

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.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the generator drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the drive belt auto tensioner. (See DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. 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 .)
  6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 1: Generator Components With Torque Specification
G13113111Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Terminal B cable
2 Generator connector
3 Generator
(See Generator Removal Note .)
(See Generator Installation Note .)