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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Removal and Installation
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Removal and Installation
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT [16361A]
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2. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY [27020]
a. Disconnect the engine wire as shown in the illustration.
b. Remove 3 bolts and alternator assembly.
3. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY [27020]
a. Confirm the wire harness of the crank position sensor is placed as shown in the illustration.
b. Install the alternator assembly.
Torque:
M8 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
M10 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
Wiring harness clamp 8.4 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf)
Alternator wire 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Be careful not to put the wire harness in when install the alternator.
4. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT [16361A]
SST 09249-63010
1. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT [16361A]
SST 09249-63010
2. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY [27020]
a. Disconnect the engine wire as shown in the illustration.
b. Remove 3 bolts and alternator assembly.
3. INSTALL GENERATOR ASSEMBLY [27020]
a. Confirm the wire harness of the crank position sensor is placed as shown in the illustration.
b. Install the alternator assembly.
Torque:
M8 21 N.m (214 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
M10 52 N.m (530 kgf.cm, 38 ft.lbf)
Wiring harness clamp 8.4 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 74 in.lbf)
Alternator wire 9.8 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Be careful not to put the wire harness in when install the alternator.
4. INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT [16361A]
SST 09249-63010
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.