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Charging System [Conventional Engine]: Removal & Installation Mazda Tribute II

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BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGBatteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gases. Work in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow the battery to come in contact with flames, sparks or burning substances. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes, then get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNINGAlways lift a plastic-cased battery with a battery carrier or with hands on opposite corners. Excessive pressure on the battery end walls may cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.

Note. Because the engine is electronically controlled by the PCM, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. Allow the engine to idle for one minute. The relearning process automatically completes as the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi). If the engine is not allowed to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned. Additionally, to account for customer driving habits and conditions, the automatic transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting resumes within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. The clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is connected.

  1. Disconnect the battery. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-348661-S24834528062009112700000) .
  2. Remove the 2 battery hold-down nuts. To install, tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.
  3. Remove the battery hold-down clamp.
  4. Remove the battery cover (if equipped).
  5. Remove the battery.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

BATTERY TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

  1. Remove the battery. See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-348661-S28953814752009112700000) .
  2. Release the battery cable retainers from the battery tray.
  3. Remove the 4 battery tray bolts. To install, tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.
  4. Remove the battery tray.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: BATTERY CABLES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
Scheme 1: BATTERY CABLES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2
  1. Disconnect the battery. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-348661-S24834528062009112700000) .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. See «AIR CLEANER INTAKE PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L»(ref-348655-S19651008902009112700000) .
  3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut. To install, tighten to 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 106 in.lbf}.
  4. Position the generator B+ terminal cable aside.
  5. Disconnect the generator harness retainer.
  6. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
  7. Remove the starter motor positive cable nut. To install, tighten to 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 106 in.lbf}.
  8. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut. To install, tighten to 5 N.m {0.5 kgf.m, 44 in.lbf}.
  9. Position the starter motor terminals aside.
  10. Remove the battery ground cable bolt. To install, tighten to 25 N.m {2.5 kgf.m, 18 ft.lbf}.
  11. Position the battery ground cable aside.
  12. Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the left rear of the engine.
  13. Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the middle of the intake runners.
  14. Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the front of the engine.
  15. Disconnect the clip retainer from the right front of the engine.
  16. Disconnect the clip retainer from the left front of the engine.
  17. Remove the body ground terminal bolt from the left fenderwell. To install, tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.
  18. Open the battery junction box (BJB) cover and remove the BJB terminal nut. To install, tighten to 10 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 89 in.lbf}.
  19. Position the BJB terminal aside.
  20. Disconnect the BJB electrical connector.
  21. Disconnect the retainers fastening the battery cables to the battery tray.
  22. Remove the battery cables.
  23. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: BATTERY CABLES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L
Scheme 3: BATTERY CABLES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L
  1. Disconnect the battery. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-348661-S24834528062009112700000) .
  2. Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
  3. Remove the starter motor positive cable nut. To install, tighten to 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 106 in.lbf}.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut. To install, tighten to 5 N.m {0.5 kgf.m, 44 in.lbf}.
  5. Position the starter motor terminals aside.
  6. Remove the battery ground cable-to-transaxle bolt. To install, tighten to 25 N.m {2.5 kgf.m, 18 ft.lbf}.
  7. Position the battery ground cable aside.
  8. Disconnect the retaining clip from the battery cables to the transmission fluid level indicator tube.
  9. Open the battery junction box (BJB) cover and remove the BJB terminal nut. To install, tighten to 10 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 89 in.lbf}.
  10. Position the BJB terminal aside.
  11. Disconnect the BJB electrical connector.
  12. Remove the body ground terminal bolt from the left fenderwell. To install, tighten to 9 N.m {0.9 kgf.m, 80 in.lbf}.
  13. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut. To install, tighten to 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 106 in.lbf}.
  14. Release the battery cable locators and remove the battery cables from the vehicle.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
Scheme 4: GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
CAUTIONDo not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See «LIFTING»(ref-348626-S31954056142009112700000) .
  2. Disconnect the battery. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-348661-S24834528062009112700000) .
  3. Remove the 5 bolts, one pushpin and the RH lower splash shield. To install, tighten to 8 N.m {0.8 kgf.m, 71 in.lbf}.
  4. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
  5. Remove the battery harness locator from the lower generator stud.
  6. Remove the generator bolt. To install, tighten to 47 N.m {4.7 kgf.m, 35 ft.lbf}.
  7. Remove the generator stud nut. To install, tighten to 20 N.m {2.0 kgf.m, 177 in.lbf}.
  8. Working from the top of the vehicle, press the locking tab to release the generator lower air duct from the generator and remove the lower air duct.
  9. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ terminal nut. To install, tighten to 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 106 in.lbf}.
  10. Position the generator B+ cable aside.
  11. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  12. Remove the generator stud and remove the generator. To install, tighten to 25 N.m {2.5 kgf.m, 18 ft.lbf}.
  13. Remove the 3 screws and the generator upper air duct. To install, tighten to 4 N.m {0.4 kgf.m, 35 in.lbf}.
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L
Scheme 5: GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See «LIFTING»(ref-348626-S31954056142009112700000) .
  2. Disconnect the battery. See «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-348661-S24834528062009112700000) . CAUTION: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.
  3. Remove the 5 RH lower splash shield bolts and the one pin-type retainer. To install, tighten to 8 N.m {0.8 kgf.m, 71 in.lbf}.
  4. Remove the RH lower splash shield.
  5. Rotate the front end accessory drive tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
  6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  7. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ terminal nut. To install, tighten to 12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m, 106 in.lbf}.
  8. Remove the 3 air conditioning (A/C) compressor bolts. Use a tie-strap and position the A/C compressor aside. To install, tighten to 25 N.m {2.5 kgf.m, 18 ft.lbf}.
  9. Loosen the 2 generator nuts. To install, tighten to 47 N.m {4.7 kgf.m, 35 ft.lbf}.
  10. Remove the 2 lower generator studs. To install, tighten to 7 N.m {0.7 kgf.m, 62 in.lbf}.
  11. Remove the upper generator bolt and the generator. To install, tighten to 47 N.m {4.7 kgf.m, 35 ft.lbf}.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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