- Position the alternator on the lower mounting fixture and install the lower
mounting bolt and nut. Tighten nut just enough to allow for movement of the
alternator.
- On the 1.6L engine, lower the radiator and reinstall the upper attaching
bolts.
- On the 1.6L engine, install the battery, windshield washer reservoir and
battery tray.
- Install or connect the following:
- Alternator upper bracket/brace and connect the alternator electrical
harness
- Water pump pulleys
- Drive belts and adjust to the proper tension
- On turbocharged Galant models, install the air intake hose.
- Install or connect the following:
- Left side cover panel under the vehicle as required
- Negative battery cable and check for proper operation
- Remove or disconnect the following:
- Negative battery cable
- Headlamp washer reservoir tank
- Condenser fan and upper radiator insulator
- Alternator drive belt
- Alternator upper and lower mounting bolts
- Alternator support bracket mounting bolts
- Alternator support bracket from the vehicle
- Alternator wiring harness
- Alternator from the vehicle
To install:
- Install or connect the following:
- Alternator to the vehicle and connect the wiring harness
- Alternator support bracket to the vehicle and tighten the bracket mounting
bolts to specifications
- Position the alternator on the mounting bracket. Install and tighten the
mounting bolt and nut to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
- Install or connect the following:
- Drive belt and adjust the tensioner until the proper belt tension is
achieved
- Upper radiator insulator and condenser fan
- Headlamp washer reservoir tank
- Negative battery cable and check the charging system for proper operation
- Remove or disconnect the following:
- Negative battery cable
- Air intake hose
- Alternator drive belt
- On California models, remove the rear bank converter assembly.
- Remove the engine roll stopper stay bracket assembly.
- On the 3.0L SOHC engine, disconnect the EGR temperature sensor wire and
remove the EGR pipe assembly.
- On the 3.0L SOHC engine, remove the intake plenum stay bracket assembly.
- Remove or disconnect the following:
- Alternator wiring harness connectors
- Alternator upper and lower mounting bolts
- From beneath the vehicle, remove the alternator.
To install:
- Position the alternator on the lower mounting fixture. Install and tighten
the mounting bolt and nut to 14–18 ft. lbs. (20–25 Nm).
- Install or connect the following:
- Alternator wiring harness
- On the 3.0L SOHC engine, install the intake plenum stay bracket and tighten
the mounting bolt to 13 ft. lbs. (18 Nm).
- On the 3.0L SOHC engine, install the EGR pipe and tighten the fitting connections
to 43 ft. lbs. (60 Nm).
- On the 3.0L SOHC engine, connect the EGR temperature sensor wire.
- Install or connect the following:
- Engine roll stopper stay and tighten the mounting bolt to 35 ft. lbs.
(45 Nm) and the nut to 36–43 ft. lbs. (50–60 Nm).
- Rear converter assembly, if removed
- Drive belt and adjust the tensioner until the proper belt tension is
achieved
- Air intake hose
- Negative battery cable and check the charging system for proper operation
