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Generator Removal/Installation

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 battery negative cable before performing the following operation. 
  1. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the front suspension tower bar. (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Position the drive belt out of the way. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Generator With Torque Specifications
    G04562927Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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