Attention! Work on replacing the generator should only be carried out on a cold engine. There is a risk of burns from coolant vapours.
Generator replacement must be carried out in the following order. Read information from the fault memory of the ECU-KSUD. Switch off the ignition, disconnect «negative» terminal from AB and insulate it.
Remove the air filter housing and electric fan with shroud. Remove the alternator drive belt and disconnect the loop from the alternator. Loosen the nut, remove the drive from «positive» AB terminals and take it aside.
Remove screws (1, fig. 5.180) and remove the alternator (2).
When replacing the alternator, the bypass roller must be rearranged (3) to a new alternator, replace it if necessary. After installing the generator, check the operation of the system «DME».