Removal
- Ensure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system. Write down the frequencies for radio's preset buttons.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and disconnect positive cable.
- Remove the alternator/compressor belt. See «ALTERNATOR/COMPRESSOR BELT»(ref-153574-S19307996872003070200000).
- Disconnect the alternator 4-pin connector and Black wire "B" from the alternator. (Scheme 11)
- Remove the mounting bolt "A" and alternator bracket mounting bolt "B". Remove harness clamp"C" from alternator bracket. (Scheme 12)
Scheme 11
Scheme 12
Installation
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and navigation system. Enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Perform the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) idle learn procedure, and power window control unit reset procedure. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
- Set the clock.
Replacement
- Remove the splash shield (2002-04 models).
- Move the auto-tensioner "A" to relieve tension from the alternator compressor belt "B", and remove the belt. (Scheme 13)(1999-2001 models) or (Scheme 14) (2002-04 models).
- Install the new belt in the reverse order of removal.
Scheme 13
Scheme 14
- Remove the alternator/compressor belt. See «ALTERNATOR/COMPRESSOR BELT»(ref-153574-S19307996872003070200000).
- Remove the auto-tensioner. see scheme 22(1999-2001 models) or (Scheme 15) (2002-04 models).
- Clean the tensioner and pivot bolt "A" and clean the threads of the pivot bolt hole "B" with a tap. (Scheme 16)(2002-04 models).
- Install the auto-tensioner in the reverse order of removal (1999-2001 models).
- Install the auto-tensioner and tighten the mounting bolt "C". Screw the pivot bolt in by hand until it is finger-tight (2002-04 models).
- After tightening, tighten the pivot bolt in two steps (45° per step). (Scheme 17)(2002-04 models).
Scheme 15
Scheme 16
Scheme 17
Removal & Installation
Remove the pulley bolt (left handed threads), and replace the tensioner pulley. (Scheme 18)(1999-2001 models).