2000 Jaguar XJ8 Alternator

73,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLKJAG1
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method of R & R from top of engine bay.
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Mar 17, 2009 at 8:20 AM
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DAVE H
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Removal & Installation (XJ8, XJR, XK8 & XKR)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery cover. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove twin fan and motor assembly from behind radiator. Remove supercharger drive belt (if equipped).
Remove drive belt from generator. Using Spanner Wrench (XDHM 1415) on center bolt of belt tensioner idler pulley, turn adjuster assembly left, against spring tension. While holding tensioner against spring tension, remove drive belt from generator pulley.
Release tensioner slowly and remove spanner wrench. Remove drive belt. Raise vehicle on ramp. Remove air intake ducting from generator. Disconnect generator harness from generator. Reposition suppression module harness to clear generator.
Remove lower mounting bolt and reposition harness mounting bracket. Remove upper securing bolt and remove generator from mounting bracket, forward, toward the radiator.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten lower and upper mounting bolt and nut to specifications.
Dec 31, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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