Installing the alternator

• Install the alternator (1).
• Attach the holder to the alternator (1) and tighten the bolts (3).

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• Connect the connector (2) to the alternator (1) and lock it audibly.
• Connect positive battery cable to alternator.
• Tighten nut.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to PUTTING ON THE DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT-END STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
• Refer to CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT AND TOP UP, IF NEEDED .