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Removing The Alternator From An Alfa 159 1.9 JTDM
The alternator is located and extracted from the rear of the engine.
Workshop time: 1 hour 15 mins
If you would like to book your car into the workshop the price of this service is £438.94
 | Undo the locking wheel nut and 17mm wheel bolts, then remove the wheel. |
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 | Unscrew the x2 T30 screws to wheel arch side cover and the x1 Phillips screw underneath. |
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 | Undo the lower E18 bolt and the upper 18mm nut to the side bracket. |
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 | Using a 15mm spanner on the auxiliary tensioner, push it clockwise until the two locking holes align then place a small drill bit through the holes to secure it. Now take off the auxiliary belt. |
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 | Undo the bottom E18 bolt to the alternator. |
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 | Disconnect the battery terminal. |
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 | Remove the engine cover. |
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 | Disconnect the inlet fuel line to the fuel filter. |
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 | Then disconnect the outlet connector. Release the retaining clip below. |
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 | Undo the 10mm nut to the fuel filters securing strap. |
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 | Unplug the electrical connector at the base of the fuel filter. |
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 | Remove the filter. |
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 | The top alternator wire is held by a 8mm nut, the bottom wire a 12mm nut (on replacement units the bottom nut can be 13mm). |
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 | Undo the bottom E18 bolt to the alternator then the top one to the bracket. |
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 | You can now remove the old alternator. |
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Related Links: Alfa 159/Brera Diagnostics | The Alfa Romeo JTD engine | Fixed Price Servicing