Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the alternator connector (A), and remove the cable (B) from alternator "B" terminal.
Remove the engine room under cover (A).
Remove the engine room RH under cover (A).
Using the hexagon wrench, turn the tensioner (A) counterclockwise and loosen. Then remove the drive belt (B).
Lift the RH side of the engine with a jack (A).
Disconnect the ground line (A).
Remove the engine mounting support bracket (A) after loosening the mounting bolt and nuts.
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Remove the alternator mounting bolts (A).
Remove the alternator.
Remove the alternator cover after loosening the B terminal mounting nut(A) and rear cover nut(B).
Remove the pulley(A) using the special tool. [09373-27000]
Loosen the mounting bolts(A) and disconnect the brush holder assembly(B).
Unsolder the 3 stator leads(A).
Loosen the 4 through bolts(A).
Disconnect the rotor(A) and bracket(B).
Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (A).
Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (C).
If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.
Check that there is continuity between each pair of leads (A).
Check that there is no continuity between each lead and the coil core.
If the coil fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
Alternator mounting bolt:
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
Alternator B-terminal cable mounting nut:
9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 Ib-ft)