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Section 252 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators): Generator: Removal

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  1. Remove Drive Belt 
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Belt
    G01101539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Loosen the pivot bolt, adjusting lock bolt and adjusting bolt, and remove the drive belt.

    Torque: 

    1. Lock bolt: 18 N.m (180 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 
    2. Pivot bolt: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

  2. Remove Generator 
      Fig 2: Removing Generator
      G01101540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the generator connector.
    2. Remove the nut, and disconnect the generator wire.

      Torque: 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 86 in.lbf) 

    3. Disconnect the wire harness from the clip.
    4. Remove the pivot bolt, plate washer, adjusting lock bolt and generator.