Description
Alternator bracket 1.6 HDi 16V for Citroën and Peugeot vehicles
High-quality alternator bracket designed for 1.6 HDi 16V engines used in Citroën and Peugeot models. This bracket secures the alternator to the engine, maintains correct belt alignment and damping of vibration to ensure reliable charging system performance. Frequently searched under product codes 9659200880 and 5706N6, it is suitable for professional workshops and DIY mechanics looking for a direct-fit replacement part.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis
- Model: 1.6 HDi 16V
- Product Codes: 9659200880, 5706N6
- Other Numbers: NFP
Compatibility
Common applications include (but are not limited to): Citroën C4, Citroën C4 Picasso, Citroën C5, Citroën C5 X7, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 3008 I, Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407. Intended for vehicles equipped with the 1.6 HDi 16V engine.
Function And When To Replace
The alternator bracket holds the alternator in a fixed position on the engine block, ensuring pulley alignment with the drive belt and absorbing mechanical loads and vibration. It is not a wear item with a fixed service interval; replacement is required when the bracket is cracked, bent, threaded holes are damaged, mounting points are corroded, or following impacts. It is commonly replaced together with the alternator or after visible damage during engine work.
Installation Recommendations
Before starting, always disconnect the battery. Typical replacement steps: relieve drive belt tension and remove the belt, support or remove the alternator, unfasten the bracket mounting bolts, fit the new bracket and reinstall the alternator, ensure pulleys are aligned and reinstall the belt. Tighten all fasteners to the manufacturer’s torque specifications and use new bolts if original hardware is corroded or damaged. After installation, verify belt tension and check charging system operation at idle and under load. Use appropriate workshop tools and follow the vehicle service manual for safe and correct procedure.
Why The Part Fails Most Often
Common causes of failure include corrosion from road salt and moisture, metal fatigue leading to cracks, impact damage from collisions, stripped threads or broken studs due to overtightening or previous improper repairs, and misalignment caused by worn engine mounts. Vibration and repeated stress over many years can eventually cause deformation or fractures at mounting points.
Choose this alternator bracket when you need a reliable, direct-fit replacement for 1.6 HDi 16V Citroën and Peugeot applications. Use the product codes 9659200880 and 5706N6 to locate the correct part quickly and ensure compatibility with your model and engine type.
