Mazda 6 Service Manual: Generator removal/installation
Warning
- When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cables before performing the following operation.
Caution
- The generator can be damaged by the heat from the exhaust manifold. Make sure the generator duct and the generator heat insulator are installed securely.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Generator Removal Note
Remove the generator from above.
Battery recharging
Warning
Keep any flammable away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas
of the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury or death.
Caution
When removing the battery, disc ...
Generator inspection
Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Charge if necessary.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION.)
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Hold switch inspection
Operating Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. Verify that the HOLD indicator light is not illuminated. Depress the HOLD
switch and verify that the HOLD indicator light illuminates.
If not as specified, inspect the terminal voltage of the HOLD switch.
Voltage Insp ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Battery Recharging
NOTE
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
To disconnect the battery, remove the negative cable first. Install it
last when connecting the battery.
Be sure to remove the caps before recharging the battery.
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