Alternator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery leads.
2 Disconnect the multi-plug, or disconnect the wires from their terminals on the rear of the alternator, noting their locations (as applicable), then slacken the mounting and adjustment bolts and tilt the alternator towards the engine (see illustrations).
4.2a Disconnecting the multi-plug from a Bosch alternator
4.2b Removing the insulating cap from the main wiring terminal on a Lucas
A127 alternator (CVH model)
3 Remove the drivebelt(s) from the alternator pulley(s).
4 Remove the mounting and adjustment nuts and bolts, and withdraw the alternator from the engine.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, noting the
following points.
6 To avoid breakage of the alternator mounting bracket lugs, it is important that the following procedure is adhered to when refitting the mounting bolts.
7 Always refit the large flat washer (A) (see illustration).
4.7 Alternator mounting bracket arrangement
A Large flat washer B Small flat washer (models up to 1985 only) C Mounting bracket (engine) D Mounting lugs (alternator)
8 Earlier models (before 1985) also have a small washer (B) which must be fitted between the sliding bush and the mounting bracket.
9 Ensure that the bushes and bolts are assembled as shown - except on 2.0 litre DOHC models where a through-bolt is used, then tension the drivebelt(s) and tighten the mounting and adjustment bolts as shown in the relevant illustration in Chapter 3.
Alternator drivebelt(s) - checking, renewal and tensioning
Refer to Chapter 1, Section 21.
See also:
Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Visually inspect the engine joint faces,
gaskets and seals for any signs of water or oil
leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas
around the rocker cover, cylinder head, oil
filter and sump ...
Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The air charge temperature sensor is
screwed into the inlet manifold (see
illustration).
14.1 Air charge temperature sensor - 1.6 EFI engine
A Wiring plug B Sensor
2 Disconnect the b ...
Seat belts - removal and refitting
Front belt - 3-door models
Note: Note the fitted sequence of any plates,
washers and spacers when unbolting the seat
belt anchors.
Removal
1 Slide the belt stalk cover upwards to
expose the anch ...