Generator Removal/Installation; Generator Inspection - Mazda Mazda6 Workshop Manual Supplement

1. Remove the battery from vehicle and place it in a pan of water.
2. Connect a battery charger to the battery.
3. Adjust the charging current as follows.
Battery type Slow-charge
(5-hour rate)
95D31L (64) 6.5—8.0
115D31L (70) 7.0—8.5
4. After the battery has been recharged, measure
the battery positive voltage and verify that the
battery keeps specified voltage for more than 1 h.
• If not as specified, replace the battery.
Specification
Above 12.4 V
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GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Warning
• When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will
generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components.
Always disconnect the battery before performing the following operation.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the radiator.
3. Remove the drive belt. (See
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1 Terminal B wire
2 Connector
3 Generator
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GENERATOR INSPECTION

MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
• Charge if necessary. (See
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See
• Replace if necessary. (See
3. Turn the engine switch ON position and verify that the generator warning light turns on.
• If not, inspect the generator warning light, and the wiring harnesses between the battery, generator warning
light, and generator terminal L.
4. Verify that the generator warning light goes out after the engine is started.
• If not, inspect the generator.
CHARGING SYSTEM
Quick-charge
(A) (A/30 min)
40
45
B2–4 DRIVE BELT
G–6 BATTERY RECHARGING.)
B2–4 DRIVE BELT
BATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY
REPLACEMENT.)
3
A
A
B
B2–4 DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT.)
A6E4710W100
A6E471018300202
9.8—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf}
9.8—14.7
{1.0—1.4,
8—10}
B
2
1
37—52
{38—53, 28—38}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E4710W101
A6E471018300203
INSPECTION.)
G
G–7