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Charging System (Lf, L3): Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BL

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GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]

WARNINGWhen 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 battery negative cables before performing the following operation.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345206-S36173522052009102000000) ).
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover and splash shield as a single unit.
  4. Remove the plug hole plate. (See «PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S31861420912009102000000) .)
  5. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
  6. Position the drive belt out of the way. (See «DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [LF, L3]»(ref-345205-S18707332462009102000000) .)
  7. Position the coolant reserve tank out of the way.
  8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Generator Installation Note

  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.

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