Alternator. Removing And Installing (M62 Tu Engine. Water Cooled) - BMW 5251 Service Manual

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Battery, Starter, Alternator
Alternator, removing and installing
(M62 TU engine, water cooled)
V-8 models produced after 9/98 are equipped with a water
cooled alternator.
CAUTION-
Allow engine to cool before removing alternator as coolant
will escape from the alternator water jacket.
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Disconnect negative (-) battery cable
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battew read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in 001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
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Remove radiator cooling fan and fan shroud. See 170 Radi-
ator and Cooling System.
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Drain engine cooling system. See 170 Radiator and Cool-
ing System.
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Remove alternator drive belt. See 020 Maintenance.
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Disconnect battery lead (terminal 30 or B+) and two-pin har-
ness connector from front of alternator.
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Remove bolts securing alternator to water jacket and remove
aling
ring
alternator.
NOTE-
If necessary, raise car and remove engine compartment
splash shield to access lower alternator mounting bolts.
The upper coolant hose can also be removed to assist al-
ternator removal.