SPONSORED LINKS

How to replace the alternator

Tiny
YEE LEE
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 ACURA MDX
  • 186 MILES
How do you remove the alternator and how is it going to come out?
Saturday, November 5th, 2011 AT 6:04 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,833 POSTS
You should start by disconnecting the battery here is a guide to help you with that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Next you will need to remove the serpentine belt. Here is a video for that

https://youtu.be/Q_Wn9c0Bvh0

This guide will give you idea on what to expect when doing the job I have includes diagram fro you car (below). You might need to loosen the radiator to get the alternator out

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

Once you are done you should check the unit to make sure you installed it correctly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Here is a Denso unit from Amazon for $177.00

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IYA6G6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000IYA6G6&linkId=0079c83e20e9c005213aec312fc8c1dc

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
HARWINDERSDEOL
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2006 ACURA MDX
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I need to know howto remove old alternator and install a new one
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 AT 4:17 PM (Merged)
Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Get radio anti theft code first then disconnect battery negative cable. Disconnect cables form alternator then follow instructions in pic.
Image (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 AT 4:17 PM (Merged)

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Alternator Replace/Remove Content

Alternator Replacement
VIDEO
Alternator Replacement
Instructional repair video
Alternator Replacement
GUIDE
Alternator Replacement
Got a red battery warning light on? This most likely means the alternator has gone out and needs to be replaced. This is a common problem for most vehicles and you can...

Sponsored links