Charging System

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With Air Conditioning:






1. Mounting bracket
2. Spring tensioner

3. Nut M8
30 Nm (22 ft lb)

4. Generator (GEN)

5. Voltage Regulator (VR)
When replacing, remove and install items -8-, -7-, -6-

6. Phillips-head screws M4 x 25
7. Cover
8. Bolts M3 x 18
9. Ribbed belt

10. Bolt M8 x 85
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

11. Tensioner (idler) pulley