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Engine Electrical: Alternator Removal & Installation
Engine Electrical: Alternator Removal & Installation
Engine Electrical: Alternator Removal & Installation
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL
Alternator
Avalon, Camry
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable. On models with an airbag, wait at least 90 seconds from the time that the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the battery is disconnected before performing
any further work.
On the 5S-FE, the two bolts and the No. 3 right hand engine mounting stay
On 1MZ-FE, the bolt and nut and then remove the No. 2 right hand engine mounting stay
Harness and wire (and nut) from the alternator
Air cleaner, if necessary
Drive belt from the pulley
Alternator
To install:
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable.
NOTE: On some models it is necessary to remove the fuse/relay block located near the alternator.
3. Drive belt
Wiring
Alternator
To install:
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the gravel shield and work from underneath the car in order
to gain access to the alternator retaining bolts.
Echo
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Battery ground cable
Wire clamp from the rectifier
Alternator harness
2 bolts
Alternator
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the 14mm bolt to 14 ft. lbs. (18 Nm) and the 17mm bolt to
40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
Ignition Timing
ADJUSTMENT
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Perform the following:
Start the engine and let it reach operating temperature.
Connect the tachometer tester probe to terminal IG of the DLC1.
NOTE: Never allow the tachometer test probe to touch ground as it could result in damage to the
igniter and or ignition coil.
NOTE: Not all tachometers are compatible with this system. Be sure to confirm compatibility of
your unit before use.
4. Check the timing. Timing should be 8–12 degrees BTDC. Set the timing as needed.
5. Tighten the hold-down bolt.
6. Check that the ignition timing advances.
Starter
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable. On models equipped with an air bag, work must NOT be started until at
least 90 seconds have passed from the time that both the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery.
Wiring from the starter terminals. On some models, it may be necessary to remove the transaxle
cable and bracket from the transaxle.
Heat insulator, if equipped, and the starter mounting bolts.
Starter
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Echo
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable. On models equipped with an air bag, work must NOT be started until at
least 90 seconds have passed from the time that both the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery.
Engine under covers
Wiring from the starter terminals
Starter mounting bolts
Starter
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Torque the mounting bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm).
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable. On models equipped with an air bag, work must NOT be started until at
least 90 seconds have passed from the time that both the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery.
With cruise control, the battery
With cruise control, the actuator and bracket
Wiring from the starter
Starter
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Corolla
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable. On models equipped with an air bag, work must NOT be started until at
least 90 seconds have passed from the time that both the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery.
Air cleaner assembly
On the 5S-FE, the battery if necessary
With cruise control, the cruise control actuator from the body bracket
The starter wiring
The starter bolts
The oxygen sensor wiring harness from the engine wire brackets and starter
The starter
To install:
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Radiator upper support seal
Air cleaner
Engine under covers
Starter wiring
Starter
3. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the bolts to 28 ft. lbs. (37 Nm). Note that the bolts are 2
different lengths.
Distributor
REMOVAL
1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable. On vehicles equipped with an air bag, wait at least 90 seconds before
proceeding.
Electrical connector from the air flow meter. Disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle body
and remove the air cleaner cover, air flow meter and air duct as 1 unit.
Air intake and intercooler to provide clearance. Disconnect the air temperature sensor, cruise
control actuator cable, and the air cleaner hose, if more clearance is necessary.
Spark plug wires from the distributor cap.
Distributor connector.
Distributor mounting bolt
O-ring from the distributor housing
NOTE: The marks on the distributor drive gear and distributor housing should be aligned. If the
marks are not aligned, mark the distributor housing and rotor position.
INSTALLATION
Engine Disturbed
NOTE: Be sure the mark on the engine aligns with the mark on the distributor made during
removal. Also be sure the rotor is in the same position as removal.