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2000 Cadillac Seville Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Cooling fan.
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Asked on October 16, 2010

2000 Cadillac Seville alternator

2000 Cadillac Seville

How do you get the alternator out Ive taken all the bolts out I can see and taken belt off
Avatar Asked by Patdavis62

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Replied on October 16, 2010

Do you have the SLS or the STS?Let me know so i can get you the correct info.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 16, 2010

sls

Tiny Response from Patdavis62
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Replied on October 16, 2010

In either aspect, SLS or STS, you will need to remove the cooling fans and radiator. The alternator will come out the top with these removed. The alternate method would be to discharge the A/C and remove the compressor.

Tiny Answered by factoryjack (expert)
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Replied on October 16, 2010

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the cooling fans.
4. Disconnect the generator cooler outlet hose (1) from the generator (3).
5. Remove the generator cooler outlet hose retaining bolt (2).

6. Disconnect the generator cooler inlet hose (2) from the generator (1).

7. Disconnect the following electrical connections from the generator:

o Regulator
o Battery output
o Heated windshield (if equipped)

8. Loosen the lower generator bolt (3).
9. Remove the generator bolts (1, 2) from the generator.
10. Remove the generator from the vehicle.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_2000_caddy_seville_SLS_alternator_part1_1.jpg



http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_2000_caddy_seville_SLS_alternator_part2_1.jpg



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http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_2000_caddy_seville_SLS_alternator_part4_1.jpg


There you go.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 20, 2010

Do you happen to have a diagram for replacing the serpintine belt

Tiny Response from Patdavis62
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Replied on October 20, 2010


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_2000_caddy_seville_SLS_drive_belt_1.jpg


Removal Procedure

1. Install a 1/2 inch drive extension into the belt drive tensioner.

2. Push down on the extension to release tension.
3. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump (1)
4. Slowly return the tensioner (6) to the original position.
5. Remove the belt.
There you go.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 21, 2010

Thank you very much for all your help

Tiny Response from Patdavis62
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Replied on October 21, 2010

Your welcome that's what were here for.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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