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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual26 · Electrical
26 · Electrical

Refit

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Refit
ElectricalRefit
Diagram showing a bolt labeled 12 securing a radiator mounting bracket to the bonnet platform
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing radiator mounting brackets to bonnet platform.
  2. Carefully pull radiator forwards until alternator can be removed.
  3. Remove alternator by manoeuvring out horizontally.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only

Diagram showing tool 18G 1653 restraining the alternator shaft (15) while removing the nut securing the pulley (16)
  1. Restraining the alternator shaft with an 8 mm Allen key, remove nut securing pulley to alternator shaft using tool 18G 1653.
  2. Remove pulley.

Refit

  1. Clean pulley and alternator shaft.
  2. Position pulley to alternator shaft .
  3. Fit alternator pulley nut, hold shaft with an 8 mm Allen key and tighten nut to 75 Nm using tool 18G 1653.
  4. Carefully pull radiator forwards.
  5. Manoeuvre alternator into position on mounting bracket.
  6. Align radiator mounting brackets to bonnet platform, fit bolts and tighten to 5 Nm.
  7. Fit 4 bolts securing alternator to mounting bracket, tighten to 25 Nm.
  8. Connect cables to alternator and secure with nuts.
  9. Fit alternator terminal cover, fit and tighten 3 nuts.

Naturally aspirated models

  1. Position washer reservoir to body, secure with screws.
  2. Connect multiplugs to washer reservoir pumps.

All models

  1. Fit radiator top hose and tighten clip to 3.5 Nm.
  2. Fit and check alternator drive belt, see MAINTENANCE.
  3. Top up cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.
  4. Connect battery earth lead.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer

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