A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Alternator: Service and Repair
With 4.2L MPI
Generator
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Hose clip pliers (VAS 6362)
Removing
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With ignition switched off, disconnect battery ground (ND) wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] See: Tools and
Equipment/Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
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Drain coolant.
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Remove right front wheel.
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Remove front right wheel housing liner.
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Detach hose - arrow - to secondary air pump at bottom of air cleaner housing.
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Detach air hose - 2 - at air cleaner housing.
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Disconnect electrical connector - 1 -.
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Remove bolts - arrows - and take out air cleaner housing.
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Detach upper coolant hose - arrow - from radiator.