BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing or replacing alternator (N55)

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Electrical / Alternator with drive and mounting / Removing and installing or replacing alternator (N55)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • Switch off ignition
  • Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD and cover.
  • REMOVE LEFT CHARGE AIR DUCT .
  • Remove alternator DRIVE BELT .

NOTE: In order to remove the alternator, it is necessary to remove . In so doing:

  • Do not draw off air conditioning refrigerant.
  • Do not detach refrigerant lines from A/C compressor.
  • Do not remove air conditioning compressor; instead, release from bracket only and place to one side.

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Release screw (3) and remove with holder (4).

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Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Remove protective cap (2) and release nut underneath.

Remove positive battery cable(3).

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NOTE: For purposes of improved clarity, illustrations and description show A/C compressor removed.

Release screws (1) a few turns until bracket (2) is loose. Do not remove bracket (2).

Feed out alternator (3) and remove.

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Assemble engine.

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