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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)09 · 55 Electrical system
09 · Electrical

Removing-refitting alternator

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Recharging system ('97 update) › Removing-refitting alternator
55 Electrical systemRemoving-refitting alternator · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing the resonator and air inlet duct assembly with arrows indicating clip locations and screws.
Diagram showing electrical connections on the engine bay, including wiring harnesses and connectors near the intake manifold.

REMOVING-REFITTING ALTERNATOR

Disconnect the battery’s negative lead, then proceed as described below:

  1. Remove the resonator complete with air inlet duct, by disconnecting from the throttle body and air cleaner casing the clips indicated and undoing the screws. Also disconnect the oil vapour recovery pipe from the bottom of the resonator.
  2. Disconnect the connections shown in the figure in order to facilitate access to the alternator.
  3. Disconnect the fuel injection control unit connector, release the wiring from the retaining clips, then remove the control unit from the mounting bracket.
  4. Slacken the alternator’s bottom bolt and the drive belt’s micrometric tensioning screw.
Diagram showing the fuel injection control unit mounted on a bracket, with arrows pointing to the connector and retaining clips.
Diagram showing the alternator with arrows indicating the bottom mounting bolt and the micrometric tensioning screw.

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