Alternator - Renault 2000 Megane Technical Note

REMOVAL
Put the vehicle on a 2 post lift.
Disconnect the battery as well as all electrical
connections on the alternator.
Separate the diesel filter from its mounting and
remove.
Unclip the power steering reservoir.
Release the air conditioning pipe at (A).
Remove:
– the wiring mounting support (1) and remove the unit,
– the front right wheel as well as the mudguard,
– the accessories belt.
STARTING - CHARGING

Alternator

SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
Mot. 1273 Tool for checking belt tension
16870R4
Special features of vehicles fitted with air
conditioning:
Before removing the accessories belt, check the
centreline of the automatic tensioner (see
section 07 "Accessories belt tension").
Loosen bolt (A), then bolt (B) until the shoulder is
exceeded while holding the automatic tensioner plate
using a 9.35 mm square, then relax the belt by moving
the ratchet in the direction of the arrow.
Remove:
– the bolts (A) and (B),
– the alternator mountings and remove the alternator.
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