Charging System [Skyactiv-G 2.0]: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BM

Battery Tray and PCM Component Removal Note

1. Remove the air cleaner component. (See «INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579374-S36284440572013100700000) )
2. Remove the battery tray and PCM component.

Scheme 61

1. Assemble the battery stopper so that the arrow on it is pointed toward the front of the vehicle. (Scheme 61): Identifying Battery Stopper

Battery Installation Note

Scheme 62

1. Assemble the battery clamp so that the arrow on it is pointed toward the front of the vehicle. (Scheme 62): Battery Clamp Arrow

Scheme 63

1. Assemble with battery box hooks E aligned with the battery tray holes at two points. (Scheme 63): Aligning Battery Box Hooks E With Battery Tray Holes

Scheme 64

Scheme 65

1. Install with battery cover hook A aligned with the battery tray hole. (Scheme 64): Aligning Battery Cover Hook A With Battery Tray Hole
2. Set the battery cover to battery tray hooks B at two points. (Scheme 65): Setting Battery Cover To Battery Tray Hooks B

GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

Scheme 66

1. Remove the battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579332-S32330103212013100700000).)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579332-S32330103212013100700000).)
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit. (See «AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579341-S33007366072013100700000).) (See «SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579341-S13061542712013100700000) )
4. Remove the generator drive belt. (See «DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579373-S07897853642013100700000).)
5. Remove the A/C compressor with the cooler hose still connected and secure it using wire or rope so that it is out of the way. (See «A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579378-S03892301162013100700000).)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal. (Scheme 66): Generator Removal Sequence With Torque Specifications

Scheme 67

1. Fully loosen the generator lower bolt and pull it outward until it contacts the body frame. NOTE: The generator can be removed without fully removing the lower bolt from the engine.
2. Remove the generator upper bolt.
3. Remove the generator together with the lower bolt from the engine.
4. Remove the generator from above the engine compartment. (Scheme 67): Generator

Scheme 68

1. To facilitate the installation of the generator to the engine, grasp the spacer in the bolt installation hole using pliers and push it down to the nut side. (Scheme 68): Grasping Spacer In Bolt Hole Using Pliers
2. Temporarily install the generator to the engine with the bolt C.
3. Align the generator fixing hole with the engine side hole, then temporarily tighten the generator installation bolt B.
4. Securely tighten the generator installation bolts in the order of B, C.

Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Installation Note

Scheme 69

1. Install the drive belt auto tensioner to the engine. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the drive belt auto tensioner, do not apply excessive torque after the tensioner moves full-stroke.
2. Move the drive belt auto tensioner up and down at full-stroke three times. (Scheme 69): Identifying Drive Belt Auto Tensioner NOTE: By moving the drive belt auto tensioner up and down full-stroke three times, the piston inside the tensioner moves to bleed the air.