Generators & Regulators: Removal & Installation Mazda Tribute I facelift

Removal & Installation (2.0L)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disengage drive belt from pulley.
3. Disconnect generator connectors.
4. Remove lower generator mounting bolts.
5. Loosen upper generator mounting bolt from engine, but do not remove.
6. Rotate generator to rear of engine compartment, then remove from vehicle.
7. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Removal & Installation (3.0L)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove right intermediate axle shaft. On 2002 models, see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT . On 2003-04 models, see INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
3. Remove right lower splash shield screws.
4. Remove drive belt from generator.
5. Remove upper generator mounting bolts, then remove generator lower mounting bolts.
6. Remove generator mounting bracket bolts, then remove mounting bracket.
7. Disconnect generator electrical connectors.
8. Remove generator.
9. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .