Replace the alternator

Good afternoon.

The procedure is below. It is very tight in there to remove it.

Roy

Removal and Installation

1. Caution: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.

Disconnect the battery.

2. Remove the 6 lower splash shield bolts and the 2 pin-type retainers.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

3. Note: The left hand lower splash shield must be removed before the RH lower splash shield.

Remove the lower splash shields.

4. Rotate the front end accessory drive tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
6. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

7. Remove the 3 A/C compressor bolts. Use a tie-strap and position A/C compressor aside.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Loosen the 2 generator nuts.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

9. Remove the 2 lower generator studs.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

10. Remove the upper generator bolt and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the upper generator bolt with vehicle on the ground.

Thank you for the quick response. So there is no need to disassemble and move any of the front end components -fans-radiator, etc., only moving the condenser out of the way should give me enough room? Thanks again.

No need to remove front end components. Like I said it is tight but it does come out.

Roy

Thanks for all the information. Yes it was tight, but worked like you said and saved me a lot of money. Thanks again.

Mike

You are welcome.

Roy