How do you remove the cooling duct from an alternator?
How do you remove the cooling duct from an alternator?
Remove the alternator cooling duct. The duct is fastened to the alternator with a large hose clamp and to the forward air duct with a press / interference fit. Simply loosen the hose clamp and then pull the duct clear. Remove the accessory belt from the alternator pulley .
Where can I get a BMW alternator remanufactured?
Flat blade screwdriver for the alternator cooling duct hose clamp Remanufactured alternator (140A part number is 12311744567) Alternators provided by BMW are remanufactured in Germany. They do not include a pulley but do include a new wave washer and 24 mm pulley retaining nut.
Do you need a pulley for a remanufactured alternator?
Remanufactured alternator (140A part number is 12311744567) Alternators provided by BMW are remanufactured in Germany. They do not include a pulley but do include a new wave washer and 24 mm pulley retaining nut. This means you’ll need to transfer the existing pulley to the new alternator or buy a new pulley.
What should I know before replacing an alternator?
A tag provided with the new alternator specifies the following two warnings: The battery must be completely disconnected from the vehicle’s wiring prior to replacement of the unit. The battery must be fully charged. If either of these conditions are not met, damage to the rectifier diodes may result.
Remove the alternator cooling duct. The duct is fastened to the alternator with a large hose clamp and to the forward air duct with a press / interference fit. Simply loosen the hose clamp and then pull the duct clear. Remove the accessory belt from the alternator pulley .
What should I do before replacing my alternator?
Check the installation paperwork that came with the replacement alternator first before assuming you have the incorrect unit. Carefully align the working alternator mounting holes and loosely install the mounting bolts and nuts. Ensure all the bolt and/or nut threads are started and tighten them evenly.
Flat blade screwdriver for the alternator cooling duct hose clamp Remanufactured alternator (140A part number is 12311744567) Alternators provided by BMW are remanufactured in Germany. They do not include a pulley but do include a new wave washer and 24 mm pulley retaining nut.
What should I do if my air ducts are not working?
Numerous factors can strain your system and make it hard to cool your home. You can always try checking your air filter first and changing it if necessary (a clogged air filter will restrict cooling performance). If that doesn’t do the trick, have a licensed HVAC technician check/test your ductwork.
