Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Starting System & Charging System (H4DO): Generator: Installation
- Temporarily install the generator bracket to the generator.
- Temporarily install the generator to the engine.
- Tighten the generator and generator bracket in the numerical order.
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)
- Install the V-belt cover bracket and tighten the bolts in the numerical order.
Tightening torque:
T1: 8.5 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb)
T2: 36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)
- Install the idler pulley to the chain cover.
Tightening torque:
36 N.m (3.7 kgf-m, 26.6 ft-lb)
- Connect the connector (A) and terminal (B) to the generator.
Tightening torque:
16 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
- Install the V-belts. < Refer to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
- Connect the battery ground terminal.
- Install the V-belt cover.
Tightening torque:
13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
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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.