Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replace regulator for alternator (Z 12 XE, Z 12 XEP, Z 14 XEP, with air conditioning, LHD)

  Remove

4.   Remove ribbed V-belt cover •   Unscrew 3 bolts (1) •   Remove clip (arrow)

5.   Detach alternator wiring harness (1) •   Unscrew 2 nuts

6.   Remove ribbed V-belt •   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner in direction of arrow with KM-6131 (2) •   Use KM-6130 (1) •   Remove ribbed V-belt tension roller from crankshaft ribbed V-belt pulley

7.   Remove ribbed V-belt tensioner Note:   Ensure that the ribbed V-belt tensioner is positioned correctly (arrow pointing upwards). If this is not guaranteed, the ribbed V-belt tensioner must be bled. At least 5 strokes must be performed (tensile/pressure load), whereby the load speed should be constant and the application of load even. Damage to the tensioning element must be avoided! •   Tension ribbed V-belt tensioner (arrow) •   Remove KM-6130 (2) •   Release ribbed V-belt tensioner •   Unscrew 2 bolts (1)

8.   Remove alternator •   Undo 2 screw connections (1) •   Carefully remove alternator downwards

9.   Detach cover •   Remove bolt (2) •   Unscrew 2 nuts (1) •   Detach cover 10.   Detach regulator •   Unscrew 3 bolts (3)

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