MY Alternator is going out.

KRISTA NORQUIST

MEMBER
2005 CHEVROLET COBALT
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
92,500 MILES

I need to know how to change the Alternator on my own. Wondering if you have a diagram showing the placement of the alternator?

Friday, June 26th, 2009 AT 11:36 AM

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
42,877 POSTS

Hello,

You should start by disconnecting the battery. Here is a guide to give you an idea of what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Here is what it will be like on your car (below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

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