How to remove and reinstall an alternator in non-turbo engine on BMW 335i?

Switch ignition OFF. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover battery terminal to keep cable from accidentally contacting terminal. Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery disconnection cautions in 001 Warnings and Cautions. Raise vehicle and support safely. Remove splash shield underneath engine compartment. Remove electric fan cowl and fan. Remove engine accessory belt. Mark direction of rotation on belt before removing. Remove intake air filter housing. Working at rear of alternator: Detach harness connector. Remove nut and detach alternator cable. Remove alternator mounting bolts and discard (aluminum bolts). Lift out alternator. With alternator on work bench: Remove idler pulley fastener plastic cover, if applicable. Remove idler pulley and transfer to new alternator. Reinstall alternator using new aluminum bolts. Reattach electrical harnesses. Reassemble front of engine. Remember to: Reinstall accessory belt using previously made direction-of rotation marks. Make sure accessory belt grooves engage pulleys correctly. After reconnecting battery, read Battery reconnection notes in this repair group.

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BMW 335i Alternator
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- 2007-2010 BMW 335i | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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- Other Name: Rp Alternator
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- 2011-2013 BMW 335i | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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Part Number: 12317591533
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- 2011-2013 BMW 335i | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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BMW 335i Exchange Alternator
Part Number: 12317616121
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- Other Name: Exchange Generator
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- 2012-2015 BMW 335i | Sedan(F30)
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- 2012-2015 BMW 335i | Sedan(F30)
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BMW 335i Exchange Alternator
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- 2011-2013 BMW 335i | Convertible(E93), Coupe(E92), Sedan(E90)
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BMW 335i ALTERNATOR
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- 2012-2015 BMW 335i | Sedan(F30)
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BMW 335i Exchange Alternator
Part Number: 12317638338
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- Other Name: Exchange Generator
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2015 BMW 335i | Sedan(F30)
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BMW 335i Alternator
Part Number: 12317616120
$824.25 MSRP: $1213.47
You Save: $389.22 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rp Alternator
- Replaces: 12-31-7-626-155, 12-31-7-616-122, 12-31-7-626-153
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 BMW 335i | Sedan(F30)

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Q: How to remove and reinstall an alternator in non-turbo engine on BMW 335i?
A: Switch ignition OFF. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable and cover battery terminal to keep cable from accidentally contacting terminal. Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery disconnection cautions in 001 Warnings and Cautions. Raise vehicle and support safely. Remove splash shield underneath engine compartment. Remove electric fan cowl and fan. Remove engine accessory belt. Mark direction of rotation on belt before removing. Remove intake air filter housing. Working at rear of alternator: Detach harness connector. Remove nut and detach alternator cable. Remove alternator mounting bolts and discard (aluminum bolts). Lift out alternator. With alternator on work bench: Remove idler pulley fastener plastic cover, if applicable. Remove idler pulley and transfer to new alternator. Reinstall alternator using new aluminum bolts. Reattach electrical harnesses. Reassemble front of engine. Remember to: Reinstall accessory belt using previously made direction-of rotation marks. Make sure accessory belt grooves engage pulleys correctly. After reconnecting battery, read Battery reconnection notes in this repair group.

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