BMW Marine N54 Top Mount Single Precision Turbo Kit

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ALTERNATOR (N54, N54T, N55)[REP-REP-RAE9212N54-1231020 – V.7]
Repair instruction
Removing and installing or replacing alternator (N54, N54T, N55)
12 31 020 REP-REP-RAES9212N54-1231020-V.7
1231 020 Removing and installing or replacing alternator (N54, N54T, N55)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Switch off the ignition.
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove charge air duct.
- Remove the alternator drive belt.
Note: In order to remove the alternator, it is necessary to remove the air-conditioning compressor for the air conditioning system.
In so doing
- Do not draw off air conditioning refrigerant.
- Do not detach refrigerant lines from A/C compressor.
- Do not remove A/C compressor; instead, remove from bracket only and place to one side.
- Remove A/C compressor from bracket.
Note: For purposes of improved clarity, illustrations and description show A/C compressor removed.

- Release bolts a few turns until bracket () is loose. not remove bracket (1).
- Tightening torque 64 52 5AZ.

- Unlock connector (1) and remove.
- Remove protective cap and release nut underneath.
Tightening torque
| 12 42 1AZ | Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension |
| 1AZ Alternator cable to alternator | N54 / N54T / N55 | M8 | 19 Nm |
- Remove the positive battery cable (2).
- Release screws.

- Remove bracket (1) and alternator (2).
Tightening torque
| 12 31 1AZ | Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension |
| 1AZ Alternator to crankcase, top | N54 / N54T / N55 | M8 x 85 | 19 Nm |
- Assemble engine.



















