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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREMOVAL
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Removal
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Removal
1GR-FE CHARGING: GENERATOR: REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. REMOVE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP
(a) Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the battery hold down clamp.
4. REMOVE BATTERY
5. REMOVE BATTERY TRAY
6. REMOVE V-BANK COVER Removal
7. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT Removal
8. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
(a) Disconnect the clamp.
(b) Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
9. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR Removal
10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH Removal
11. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Open the terminal cap.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the wire harness from terminal B.
(c) Disconnect the generator connector from the generator assembly.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the wire harness.
(e) Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
(f) Remove the bolt and disconnect the generator bracket from the cylinder block.
(g) Remove the 2 bolts and generator assembly.
(h) Remove the bolt and generator bracket.
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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.