2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS alternator

16A-1
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and STANDARD HEATING
16A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see ) (MR 411, 80A, Bat-
tery).
aRemove:
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 411, 35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
55A, Exterior protection).
aUndo the lower bolt on the sub-frame tie-rod.
aRemove the upper bolt from the sub-frame tie-rod.
aRemove the sub-frame tie-rod.
aRemove the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and
front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Re-
fitting, page 11A-3) . Tightening torquesm
alter nator bolts25 Nm
sub-frame tie-rod lower
bolt62 Nm
sub-frame tie-rod upper
bolt21 Nm

16A-2
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and STANDARD HEATING
16A
aRemove:
-the filler neck bolt (1) ,
-the filler neck in the direction of the arrow (2) ,
-the dipstick.
aDisconnect the fuel pipe (3) from the injector rail.II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect the connector (4) from the alternator wir-
ing harness.
aRemove:
-the alternator wiring harness nut (5) ,
-the alternator bolts,
-the alternator.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aClean the alternator pulley V-grooves to remove any
deposits. D4F, and 780
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IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
-refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
-be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting
the union.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT
Wear latex gloves during the operation.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
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16A-3
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and STANDARD HEATING
16A
aPress in the rings (6) using pliers or a vice to make
the fitting operation easier.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the alternator,
-the alternator bolts.
aTorque tighten the alternator bolts (25 Nm).
aRefit:
-the power lead on the alternator,
-the power lead nut on the alternator.
aConnect the alternator excitation lead connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aConnect the fuel pipe to the injector rail.
aRefit:
-the dipstick,
-the filler neck,
-the filler neck bolt.
aAlways replace the accessories belt.aRefit the new accessories belt (see 11A, Top and
front of engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Re-
fitting, page 11A-3) .
aFit the sub-frame tie-rod.
aRefit the upper bolt on the sub-frame tie-rod.
aTorque tighten:
-the sub-frame tie-rod lower bolt (62 Nm),
-the sub-frame tie-rod upper bolt (21 Nm).
aRefit:
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
55A, Exterior protection),
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (MR 411, 35A, Wheels and tyres).
aConnect the battery (see ) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
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D4F, and 780

16A-4
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and AIR CONDITIONING
16A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection),
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) .
aRemove the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Air filter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .
aRemove the inlet distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture,
Inlet distributor: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-
29) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect the alternator connector.
aRemove the alternator positive terminal nut.
aRemove:
-the alternator bolts,
-the alternator. Tightening torquesm
alter nator bolts25 N.m
D4F
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16A-5
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F, and AIR CONDITIONING
16A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aPush in the alternator rings using pliers or a vice to
facilitate fitting the alternator.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the alternator,
-the alternator bolts.
aTorque tighten the alternator bolts (25 N.m).
aRefit the alternator positive terminal nut.
aConnect the alternator connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the inlet distributor (see 12A, Fuel mixture, In-
let distributor: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-29)
.
aRefit the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air fil-
ter unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .aRefit:
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) ,
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection),
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
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D4F

16A-6
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
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16A
aFor removing and refitting the alternator (see 11A,
Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 11A-3) .
aFor removing and refitting the alternator (see 11A,
Top and front of engine, Accessories belt: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 11A-3) . AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
STANDARD HEATING

16A-7
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
K4M
16A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the engine undertray,
-the front right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
-the front right-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection),
-the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal -
Refitting) (55A, Exterior protection),
-the headlights (see Halogen headlight: Removal
- Refitting) (80B, Headlights),
-the bonnet catch (see Bonnet lock: Removal -
Refitting) (52A, Non-side opening element mecha-
nisms),
-the front upper cross member (see Front upper
cross member: Removal - Refitting) (42A, Upper
front structure),
-the accessories belt (see 11A, Top and front of
engine, Accessories belt: Removal - Refitting,
page 11A-3) .II - REMOVAL OPERATION
aRemove:
-the alternator strut bolts (1) ,
-the alternator strut.
aRemove the nut (2) on the alternator positive termi-
nal.
aDisconnect the alternator connector (3) . Tightening torquesm
alter nator bolts25 N.m
nut for the positive ter-
minal of the alternator21 N.m
alter nator strut bolts25 N.m
WARNING
Do not r un the engine without the accessories belt
to avoid damaging the crankshaft accessories pul-
ley.
IMPORTANT
Wear cut-resistant gloves during the operation.
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16A-8
STARTING - CHARGING
Alternator: Removal - Refitting
K4M
16A
aLoosen the alternator lower bolt (4) .
aRemove the alternator upper bolt (5) .
aMove the alternator away from the multifunction sup-
port using a screwdriver.
aRemove the alternator.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aCompress the alternator rings (6) using pliers or a
vice to facilitate fitting.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
aRefit the alternator.
aTorque tighten the alternator bolts (25 N.m).
aConnect the alternator connector.
aTorque tighten the nut for the positive terminal of
the alternator (21 N.m).
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