Ford Fiesta/Mazda 121 with 1.3L engine
Attention: In case of a serious malfunction of the generator, you can replace it with a repaired one in a workshop.
Removing
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention: This will erase the data from the electronic memory blocks.
Remove poly V-belt.
Climate control: unscrew the four bolts securing the compressor and hang the compressor on a wire to the body.
Precautions: The refrigerant line must not be opened. If the refrigerant comes into contact with the skin, it may cause frostbite.
From the back of the generator, mark the wires with adhesive tape and disconnect them.
Loosen the two screws on the back of the alternator.
Unscrew the two bolts from the front side of the generator and remove the generator.
Installation
Position the alternator in the desired position and tighten the rear bolts slightly.
Screw in the bolts from the front and tighten with a torque of 25 Nm.
Tighten the rear bolts to 25 Nm.
Connect the electrical wires in accordance with the marks made earlier.
Install the air conditioner compressor and tighten its mounting bolts to 25 Nm.
Check poly V-belt for wear and replace if necessary.
Install poly V-belt and tension it.
Connect the negative cable to the battery. Set the clock.
Special for Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel
Note: Only the differences from the 1.3l engine are described here.
Unscrew the two bolts and remove the belt tensioner.
Remove one bolt from the back of the alternator (1.3l engine: two bolts).
Loosen the wire ties (1).
Carefully disconnect the high pressure line (2) and drain the hydraulic fluid into a suitable container.
Seal the hoses and hose connections with plastic sheeting and rubber plugs to prevent dirt from getting inside.
Unscrew the power steering oil pump mounting bolts together with the holder.
Install the oil pump with holder and tighten its fastening bolts to 25 Nm.
Tighten the union nut of the high-pressure line to 65 Nm and secure the two pipe clamps with bolts.
Attach the low pressure hose.
Special for Ford Fiesta/Mazda 121 with 1.25/1.4L engine
From the back of the generator, disconnect the wire from the B+ connection (1) and remove the plug (2).
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Unscrew the bolt (1) generator top mount. Its tightening torque is 50 Nm.
Unscrew the bolt (2) from the rear mount. Its tightening torque is 25 Nm.
Loosen the alternator lower support bolt. Its tightening torque is 50 Nm.
Special for Ford KA model
Note: Only the differences from the Ford Fiesta!Mazda 121 models with 1.3l engine are shown here.
Remove the inner part of the front right fender.
Remove the front bumper.
Remove right headlight.