Removal and installation the generator (Largus 1)

Characteristics, description, generator malfunctions see here.

See generator catalog number. here.

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The engine model does not make any significant differences in the work of removing the generator. However, there are some differences depending on the vehicle configuration, so replacement is indicated for all configurations.

Removal

Place the vehicle on a two-post lift (electro-hydraulic lift type P-3.2 G with a lifting capacity of 3.2 t), apply the parking brake, turn off the ignition, raise the hood, disconnect the ground wire terminal from the battery (10 mm wrench).

For cars with K7M engine without climate control and without power steering

Remove the protective cap from nut 1, Figure 4-1, and disconnect connector 2 of the wiring harness from generator 3, unscrew nut 1 (replaceable head 13, ratchet, extension, flat screwdriver).

Disconnect the wire ends from the B+ terminal of the generator.





Cut and remove belt 1, Figure 4-2, of the auxiliary equipment drive with nippers (nippers).



Loosen and remove the upper and lower bolts 5, Figure 4-1, securing the generator to bracket 4 (replacement head 10, ratchet handle).

Remove the generator.

For cars with K7M engine with power steering without climate control system

Remove the protective cap from nut 1, Figure 4-3, and disconnect connector 4 of the instrument panel wiring harness from generator 2, unscrew nut 1 (replaceable head 13, ratchet, extension, flat screwdriver).



Disconnect the wire ends from the B+ terminal of the generator.



Loosen adjusting bolt 2, figure 4-4, and bolt 1 by 3...4 turns (replacement head 10, ratchet, extension).



Remove the right front wheel.

Remove the right engine splash guard.

Remove the right front wheel arch cover (see here).



Loosen the lower bolt 1, Figure 4-5, securing the adjusting bar to the bracket by 3...4 turns and loosen the tension of the auxiliary equipment drive belt 2 (replacement head 10, ratchet, extension).

Remove the accessory drive belt from the pulleys.

Attention: The removed belt must be replaced.

Attention: When replacing the belt, be sure to replace the tension roller.

Loosen and remove the two lower bolts 1 and 2, Figure 4-6, securing the generator 4 to the bracket (replacement head 10, ratchet handle and extension).





Loosen and remove the upper bolt 5 securing the generator to the bracket (replacement head 10, ratchet handle).

Remove the generator.

For cars with climate control and power steering

Remove the right front wheel.

Remove the front bumper (see here).

Caution: Do not turn the engine crankshaft in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation.

Caution: Do not run the engine without the accessory drive belt, as this may result in damage to the crankshaft pulley.

Caution: Avoid damaging the air conditioning system pipes.

Turn the automatic tension roller 1, Fig. 4-7, of the auxiliary drive belt clockwise with a key (ring spanner 16).



Lock the tension roller with a hex key (allen key 6mm).

Remove auxiliary drive belt 2.

Attention: The removed belt must be replaced.

Attention: When replacing the belt, be sure to replace the tension and idler rollers.

Remove the air deflector mounting screws (screwdriver, Torx T30 bit). Remove air deflector 1, Figure 4-8.





Loosen the upper bolts 1, Figure 4-9, securing the radiator bracket to the car body (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet handle).



Disconnect brackets 2, Figure 4-10, securing the radiator from the radiator.



Remove the radiator 1, Figure 4-11, of the engine cooling system together with the air conditioner condenser 2 from the lower fastenings 3 and move it towards the left wing of the vehicle.



Unscrew nut 2, Figure 4-12, fixing the generator wire (ring key Disconnect the wire from the generator.

Disconnect connector 3 of the instrument panel wiring harness from the generator.



Loosen the upper bolt 4, Figure 4-4, of the generator mount (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet handle).

Loosen bolt 1, Figure 4-12, of the lower generator mount and remove the generator together with the lower mount bolt (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet handle).

For cars with K4M engine with power steering without climate control system

Remove the front right wheel.

Remove the right engine splash guard.

Remove the accessory drive belt (see here).

Unscrew the two nuts 1, Figure 4-13, securing the fuel rail protection and remove the fuel rail protection 2.



Disconnect the fuel pipe fitting 3 from the fuel rail.

Loosen the generator wire fastening nut (ring spanner 13). Disconnect the wire from the generator.

Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the generator.

Move aside the branch of the wiring harness to the generator.

Loosen the bolt securing the power steering tube to the cylinder block (replacement head 13, extension, ratchet).

Loosen the bolt securing the power steering pipe bracket to the generator and remove the bracket (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet).

Loosen the upper generator mounting bolt (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet handle).

Loosen the lower generator mounting bolt and lift the generator upwards together with the lower mounting bolt (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet handle).

Installation

For cars with K7M engine without climate control and without power steering

Remove the right front wheel.

Remove the right engine splash guard.

Remove the front right front wheel arch cover.

Install the generator in the reverse order of removal.

In this case, the tightening torques of threaded connections are:

• generator mounting bolts to bracket - 21 Nm (2.1 kgf·m);
• generator wire fastening nut - 14 Nm (1.4 kgf·m) (replaceable head 10 and 13, torque wrench).

For cars with K7M engine without climate control system with power steering

Install the generator in the reverse order of removal.

In this case, the tightening torques of threaded connections are:

• generator mounting bolts to bracket - 21 Nm (2.1 kgf·m);
• tension roller adjusting plate mounting bolt - 21 Nm (2.1 kgf·m) (replaceable head 10, ratchet and extension, torque wrench);
• generator wire fastening nut - 14 Nm (1.4 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet handle, extension, torque wrench).

For cars with climate control and power steering

Install the generator in the reverse order of removal.

In this case, the tightening torques of threaded connections are:

• generator mounting bolts to bracket - 21 Nm (2.1 kgf·m);
• generator wire fastening nut - 14 Nm (1.4 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet handle, extension, torque wrench).

For cars with K4M engine with power steering without climate control system

Install the generator in the reverse order of removal.

In this case, the tightening torques of threaded connections are:

• generator mounting bolts to bracket - 21 Nm (2.1 kgf·m);
• power steering pipe bracket mounting bolt to generator 22 Nm (2.2 kgf·m);
• generator wire fastening nut - 14 Nm (1.4 kgf·m);
• fuel rail protection mounting nuts 21 Nm (2.1 kgf·m) (replaceable head 10 and 13, torque wrench).

For all vehicle trim levels

Install a new accessory drive belt.