Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Alternator: Service and Repair
GENERATOR
Removal and Installation
VQ40DE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal and Installation.
4. Remove the generator stay, using power tools.
5. Remove the generator upper bolt, using power tools.
6. Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
7. Remove the generator.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Install the generator and check the tension of the drive belt. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and
Accessories/Drive Belt/Testing and Inspection.
CAUTION:
Tighten terminal nut carefully.
Terminal nut : 10.8 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
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For this model, the power generation variable voltage control system that controls the power generation voltage of the generator has been adopted.
Therefore, the power generation variable voltage control system inspection should be performed after replacing the generator in order to ensure
that the system operates normally.
GENERATOR PULLEY INSPECTION
Perform the following.
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Make sure that the generator pulley does not rattle.
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Make sure that the generator pulley nut is properly tightened.