This page:


/

Removing The Alternator From An Alfa 159 1.9 JTDM




The alternator is located and extracted from the rear of the engine.

Workshop time: 1 hour 15 mins


If you would like to book your car into the workshop the price of this service is £438.94


border='1'

Undo the locking wheel nut and 17mm wheel bolts, then remove the wheel.

border='1'

Unscrew the x2 T30 screws to wheel arch side cover and the x1 Phillips screw underneath.

border='1'

Undo the lower E18 bolt and the upper 18mm nut to the side bracket.

border='1'

Using a 15mm spanner on the auxiliary tensioner, push it clockwise until the two locking holes align then place a small drill bit through the holes to secure it. Now take off the auxiliary belt.

border='1'

Undo the bottom E18 bolt to the alternator.

border='1'

Disconnect the battery terminal.

border='1'

Remove the engine cover.

border='1'

Disconnect the inlet fuel line to the fuel filter.

border='1'

Then disconnect the outlet connector. Release the retaining clip below.

border='1'

Undo the 10mm nut to the fuel filters securing strap.

border='1'

Unplug the electrical connector at the base of the fuel filter.

border='1'

Remove the filter.

border='1'

The top alternator wire is held by a 8mm nut, the bottom wire a 12mm nut (on replacement units the bottom nut can be 13mm).

border='1'

Undo the bottom E18 bolt to the alternator then the top one to the bracket.

border='1'

You can now remove the old alternator.

Related Links: Alfa 159/Brera Diagnostics | The Alfa Romeo JTD engine | Fixed Price Servicing

Contact Us | General Interest | Alfa Insurance| New Alfa Romeos | Club Corner | Terms & Conditions | © Jamie Porter Ltd