Alternator DIY
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Alternator DIY
First of all, a word to the wise: DO NOT JUMP START OTHER CARS
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.
I was able to remove and replace the alternator *quite* easily ( I had a spare in the garage) after the tell-tale not charging and battery gauge lights came on. Maybe 30- 45 minutes.
1. Remove air box and intake pipe
2. Remove main cable connected to alternator
3. Loosen and remove top bolt
4. Loosen and remove lower nut
5. Wiggle/tap out lower bolt- maneuver alt to gain access to electrical plug
6. Remove electrical plug from rear of alternator (may require a little prying)
7. Contort and twist alternator out between cam cover and AC condenser
Installation is the reverse of removal.
On a side note, The alternator must have been in poor condition before I replaced it, because the car is running MUCH smoother now both at idle and speed.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.
I was able to remove and replace the alternator *quite* easily ( I had a spare in the garage) after the tell-tale not charging and battery gauge lights came on. Maybe 30- 45 minutes.
1. Remove air box and intake pipe
2. Remove main cable connected to alternator
3. Loosen and remove top bolt
4. Loosen and remove lower nut
5. Wiggle/tap out lower bolt- maneuver alt to gain access to electrical plug
6. Remove electrical plug from rear of alternator (may require a little prying)
7. Contort and twist alternator out between cam cover and AC condenser
Installation is the reverse of removal.
On a side note, The alternator must have been in poor condition before I replaced it, because the car is running MUCH smoother now both at idle and speed.
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