Q45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2002)
8. Remove battery ground cable mounting bolt and alternator bracket mounting bolts.
9. Disconnect alternator harness.
10. Disconnect alternator assembly from vehicle upper side.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal, taking care of the following point.
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Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to "Checking Drive Belts".
CAUTION: Be sure to tighten B terminal mounting nut carefully.
B terminal nut:
Tightening Torque: 9.4 - 10.7 N.m (0.95 - 1.1 kg-m, 83 - 95 in-lb)
Ground bolt:
Tightening Torque: 2.3 - 2.6 N.m (0.23 - 0.27 kg-m, 20 - 23 in-lb)
Battery ground cable mounting bolt:
Tightening Torque: 10 - 11 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kg-m, 87 - 104 in-lb)
Alternator bracket mounting bolt:
Tightening Torque: 57 - 65 N.m (5.8 - 6.7 kg-m, 42 - 48 ft-lb)
Alternator stay mounting bolt:
Tightening Torque: 21 - 26 N.m (2.1 - 2.7 kg-m, 16 -19 ft-lb)
Alternator mounting bolt (lower side):
Tightening Torque: 60 - 69 N.m (6.1 - 7.1 kg-m, 45 - 51 ft-lb)
Alternator mounting bolt (lower side):
Tightening Torque: 21 - 26 N.m (2.1 - 2.7 kg-m, 16-19 ft-lb)