Can anyone suggest the best process ? I don't have a Manuel, I would appreciate any help. Thanks

 

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Graham

 

Thank you

 

Remove the air filter housing assy and alt mounting fasteners.

Jaguar warranty time is .8 hours (plus drive-in/drive-out).

It is NOT difficult.

I actually keep a rebuilt in stock as I am seeing alot more of these failing lately.
I RARELY replaced them when I was at the dealer but these cars are getting older.

bob gauff

 

Hello Bob....so, you suggest it's OK to pull the alt. up rather than faff about underneath? ;o]

 

You still need to disconnect/unplug from underneath a little I guess. I use a car lift so I am under and on top for most jobs.

bob gauff

 

It's harder to pull it down.
Actually the only thing you need to do under the car is to remove an air duct. It is possible to disconnect an alternator while a vehicle is stanging on the ground.
-Disconnect a battery
-remove ait filter housing
-Remove radiator fans (don't mess with bolts - if you try to install a longer one you will damage a radiator. Actually an upper alternator bolt looks pretty much the same as a fan bolt, but a little bit longer)
-remove an air duct
-remove a belt
-loosen a lower alternator bolt
-remove an upper alternator bolt
-using a pry-bar, move an alternator away from engine and disconnect positive lead and regulator wires
-remove lower bolt
-remove an alternator
Reverse all of that for assembly

 

Thanks Moscow Leaper

I really did not want to type all that out!!!!!!

bob gauff

 

Since i was a JLR Russia technical trainer typing down a long and detailed descriptions was a part of my daily job, LOL

 

Thank you all ! I received the new one today and plan on replacing it on Wednesday.... thanks