Mazda 3 Service Manual: Generator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Electrical / Starting, Charging / Generator Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

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.

CAUTION:

The generator can be damaged by the heat from the exhaust manifold. Make sure the generator duct is installed securely (MZR 2.5).

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..

4. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way. (MZR 2.0).

5. Remove the drive belt. (MZR 2.5).

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

MZR 2.0

Terminal B cable

Generator connector

Generator

(See Generator Installation Note (MZR 2.0).)

MZR 2.5

1	Generator duct (See Generator Duct Removal Note (MZR 2.5).) (See Generator Duct Installation Note (MZR 2.5).)
2	Generator duct bracket
3	Terminal B cable
4	Generator connector
5	Generator (See Generator Removal Note (MZR 2.5).) (See Generator Installation Note (MZR 2.5).)

Generator Installation Note (MZR 2.0)

1. Align the generator fixing hole with the engine side hole, then temporarily tighten the generator installation bolts in the order of A, B, C, and D.

2. Securely tighten the generator installation bolts in the order of A, B, C, and D.

Generator Duct Removal Note (MZR 2.5)

1. Remove the generator duct from above the engine compartment.

Generator Removal Note (MZR 2.5)

1. Set the cooler pipe out of the way..

2. Remove the generator from above the engine compartment.

Generator Installation Note (MZR 2.5)

1. Tighten bolt A temporarily.

2. Tighten bolt B, C to the specified tightening torque.

3. Tighten bolt A to the specified tightening torque.

Generator Duct Installation Note (MZR 2.5)

1. Install the generator duct to the generator duct bracket and tighten nuts temporarily.

2. Tighten nuts to the specified tightening torque.

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