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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FOCUS L4-2.3L VIN ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN Z
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2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN ZSECTION Service and Repair
GENERATOR
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
4. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the front end accessory drive belt aside.
5. Release the 2 retainers and the generator lower air duct.
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- Discard the nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. Remove the 2 nuts and the generator splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
9. Remove the generator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
10. Remove the 2 generator nuts.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
11. Remove the engine roll restrictor mount bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
12. NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
Position the engine forward and remove the generator.
13. If necessary, remove the 2 generator stud bolts.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
14. If necessary, remove the bolt and the generator upper air duct.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
15. If necessary, remove the cap, nut and radial adapter.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Part 2:
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
4. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the front end accessory drive belt aside.
5. Release the 2 retainers and the generator lower air duct.
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- Discard the nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. Remove the 2 nuts and the generator splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
9. Remove the generator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
10. Remove the 2 generator nuts.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
11. Remove the engine roll restrictor mount bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
12. NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
Position the engine forward and remove the generator.
13. If necessary, remove the 2 generator stud bolts.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
14. If necessary, remove the bolt and the generator upper air duct.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
15. If necessary, remove the cap, nut and radial adapter.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.