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Replace regulator for alternator (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD) > < Starter, Replace

Remove, install or replace alternator (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD)

Note:   On vehicles as of model year 04 with ESP - every time the battery is disconnected, the steering angle sensor loses its basic setting. It must be recalibrated.

  Remove

1.   Open bonnet
2.   Disconnect battery
•   Detach ground cable
3.   Raise vehicle
4.   Detach ribbed V-belt cover
Note:   With model variant "ECO" - remove lower engine compartment cover LUREF_1.gif
•   Unscrew 3 bolts (1)
•   Remove clip (arrow)
Object Number: 2410600  Size: DEFAULT


5.   Remove ribbed V-belt
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner in direction of arrow with KM-6131
•   Insert KM-955-2 (1)
•   Release ribbed V-belt tensioner
Object Number: 2410412  Size: DEFAULT


6.   Detach ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Remove lower bolt (2)
7.   Disconnect oxygen sensor (catalytic converter control) wiring harness plug
•   Release cable ties
8.   Detach alternator wiring harness (1)
•   Unscrew 2 nuts
Object Number: 2410438  Size: DEFAULT


9.   Remove alternator
•   Detach 2x screw connections (1)
•   Carefully remove alternator downwards
Object Number: 2410614  Size: DEFAULT


  Install

10.   Install alternator
•   Tighten 2x bolted connections 35 Nm
11.   Screw on alternator wiring harness
•   Tighten 2 nuts
12.   Connect oxygen sensor (catalytic converter control) wiring harness plug.
•   Attach cable ties
13.   Attach ribbed V-belt tensioner
•   Tighten bolt 20 Nm
14.   Install ribbed V-belt
Note:   Observe running direction and installation position
•   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner with KM-6131
•   Remove KM-955-2
•   Release ribbed V-belt tensioner
15.   Attach ribbed V-belt cover
Note:   In "ECO" model variant install lower engine compartment cover, see operation "J481500 Removing and installing lower engine compartment cover (ECO)" in group "A"
•   Tighten 3 bolts
•   Install clip
16.   Lower vehicle
17.   Connect battery
18.   Calibrate steering angle sensor
•   Turn on ignition
•   Rotate the steering wheel one time from its right-hand to its left-hand stop
19.   Close bonnet
20.   Program volatile memories

Replace regulator for alternator (Z 10 XE, Z 10 XEP, without air conditioning, LHD) > < Starter, Replace