loosen/remove alt. drive belt (loosesn belt tensioner bolt and then move the tensioner up with adjusting bolt, a/c belt similar)
remove plastic splash sheild
loosen/remove drive belt for ac compressor.
remove a/c compressor & support it on a stand but DONOT DISCONNECT A/C LINES.
loosen alt. bolts (2) and unplug/unbolt wires from alt.
remove old alt. from car (be careful not to damage radiator as there is not much clearance).
NOTE: Do not forget to refill and bleed the cooling system. You may have to unbolt the radiator supports and remove the cooling fan to gain access to the alternator.
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Steps to replace alternator
- put the car on ramps
- drain radiator fluid
- remove upper radiator hose.
- loosen/remove alt. drive belt (loosesn belt tensioner bolt and then move the tensioner up with adjusting bolt, a/c belt similar)
- remove plastic splash sheild
- loosen/remove drive belt for ac compressor.
- remove a/c compressor & support it on a stand but DONOT DISCONNECT A/C LINES.
- loosen alt. bolts (2) and unplug/unbolt wires from alt.
- remove old alt. from car (be careful not to damage radiator as there is not much clearance).
NOTE:Do not forget to refill and bleed the cooling system. You may have to unbolt the radiator supports and remove the cooling fan to gain access to the alternator.