Removal procedure
1. Remove the decorative engine cover. See «Decorative engine cover» in this section.
2. Remove the air filter assembly. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.
3. Turn the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise to decrease belt tension.
4. While holding the tensioner in a position that provides reduced tension, disconnect the belt.
5. Loosen the pinch bolt securing the accessory drive belt idler pulley to the alternator.
6. While carefully supporting the alternator, remove the upper alternator mounting bolts to facilitate removal of the pinch bolt.
7. Remove the pinch bolt securing the accessory drive belt idler pulley to the alternator.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
Installation procedure
1. While carefully supporting the alternator, install the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
Tighten
Tighten the pinch bolt securing the auxiliary drive belt idler pulley to the generator to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
2. Install the generator upper mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the upper mounting bolts of the alternator to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).
3. Turn the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise.
4. While holding the tensioner in the reduced tension position, install the belt.
5. Install the air cleaner assembly. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.
6. Install the decorative engine cover. See Part 1C2, "The mechanical part of the engine is HFV6 3.2L.