alternator

1998 VOLVO S70
205,000 MILES • 5 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE ROBERSON
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how to replace an alternator on a 1998 volvo s70
Jan 5, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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Generator (GEN)

* Remove the cable from the battery.
* Remove the fresh air intake hose from the electrical box.
* Remove the coolant reservoir.
* Place it to one side.
* Remove the toothed belt. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Engine\Drive Belt\Service and Repair
* Remove the upper screw and nut and the lower screw for the generator (GEN).
* Remove the belt tensioner and the bracket for the power steering pump and the generator (GEN).
* Detach the generator (GEN).
* Remove the connector for the generator (GEN).
* Remove the protection and the positive lead for the generator (GEN).
* Remove the generator (GEN) by moving it upwards / out.

Installation:

* In reverse order.
Jan 5, 2011 at 9:06 PM
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