Attention: the generator is also an exchangeable unit. This means that when buying a repaired or new generator, the defective generator is accepted by the seller as payment, so when you go shopping, you should take the old generator with you.
ONS, V6 and diesel engines up to 8/84
Withdrawal
Important: Disconnect the ground wire (-) battery.
Attention: This erases the contents of electronic memory devices such as the engine fault code memory or the radio memory. Therefore, before disconnecting the battery, be sure to read the instructions in chapter "Removing and installing the battery".
Remove the V-belt see p. 29.
Disconnect all electrical wires at the back of the generator and disconnect the multi-pin plug connector.
Unscrew the fastening of the generator at the bracket and at the tension bar, remove the generator from the engine compartment.
Installation
Attach the generator and hand-tighten the mount to the bracket.
Insert the bolt at the tension bar.
Check the V-belt for wear and replace if necessary.
Apply V-belt and tighten see p. 29.
Connect all electrical wires to the generator and connect the multi-pin plug connector.
Connect ground wire to battery (-).
If available, set the clock and enter the radio's anti-theft code.
DOHC engine, all gasoline engines since 9/94
Withdrawal
Important: Disconnect the ground wire (-) battery.
Attention: This erases the contents of electronic memory devices such as the engine fault code memory or the radio memory. Therefore, before disconnecting the battery, be sure to read the instructions in chapter "Removing and installing the battery".
2.3 liter engine: Remove air intake hose, see p. 59.
Remove poly V-belt see p. 29.
To facilitate subsequent assembly, label 2 or 3 electrical wires on the rear side of the generator, and then disconnect the wires.
Unscrew the 2 fastening bolts from the front side of the generator and remove the generator.
Installation
Put the generator in the mounting position. Screw in the mounting bolts from the front and tighten them to 25 Nm.
Connect electrical wires in accordance with the existing labels.
Check poly V-belt for wear and replace if necessary.
Fit poly V-belt and tension. see p. 29.
2.3L engine: Install the air intake hose, see p. 59.
Connect ground wire to battery (-). Set clock. Enter the radio anti-theft code.
Diesel engine only from 9/94 to 12/96
Note: This only describes the differences to be aware of when removing the alternator.
Unscrew the 3 bolts securing the vacuum pump from the rear side of the generator and remove it together with the attached hoses. The vacuum pump is connected by one hose to the brake booster and, in addition, has connections for supplying and discharging lubricant connecting it to the engine oil circulation system.
Remove the O-ring between the generator and the vacuum pump. When installing, replace the sealing ring.
Only diesel engine from 1/97
Note: Only the differences that need to be kept in mind when removing the alternator are described here.
Disconnect the hoses from the vacuum pump at the front of the generator (drive side poly V-belt). The vacuum pump is connected by one hose to the brake booster and, in addition, has connections for supplying and discharging lubricant connecting it to the engine oil circulation system.
Caution: Collect and dispose of escaping engine oil in an environmentally friendly manner.
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