Honda Civic. Manual — part 370

Fig. 22: Exploded View Of Alternator
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Special Tools Required

Driver 07749-0010000

Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300

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Alternator Disassembly

1. Test the alternator and regulator before you remove them (see

ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR CIRCUIT
TROUBLESHOOTING ).

2. Remove the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION ).

3. Remove the heat shield (A) and harness brackets (B).

Fig. 23: Removing Heat Shield And Harness Brackets
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4. Remove the terminal insulator.

NOTE:

Refer to the exploded view as needed during this
procedure. See Fig. 22.

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Fig. 24: Removing Terminal Insulator
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5. Remove the four through bolts.

Fig. 25: Removing Through Bolts
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6. Heat the rear bearing seat with a heat gun for about 5 minutes (129-140 °F, 50-

60 °C).

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Fig. 26: Identifying Heat Rear Bearing Seat With Heat Gun
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7. Separate the rear housing from the drive end housing by inserting a flat-tip

screwdriver into the openings and prying them apart.

Fig. 27: Identifying Rear Housing From Drive End Housing
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8. Separate the rear housing (A) and drive end housing (B) with the stator (C)

attached to the rear housing.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the stator with the tip of the
screwdriver.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ELECTRICAL Charging System (R18A1) - Civic (All Except Hybrid)