Alternator replacement

Tiny
MDSLOCUM00
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  • 2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 91,020 MILES
How long should it take roughly to change the alternator? I need to replace mine?
Sunday, June 16th, 2019 AT 8:13 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

The labor rate is 1.4 hours with the correct tools. It may take longer without a rack to lift the vehicle. See pic 1 for labor time.

Here is a link that shows in general how one is replaced:

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

Here are directions specific to your vehicle for replacement. The remaining pics correlate with the directions.

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2007 Ford Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
Procedures
Vehicle Starting and Charging Charging System Alternator Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
GENERATOR

Part 1

pic 2

Part 2

pic 3

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.

pic 4

4. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the right lower splash shield.

pic 5

5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor and release the 2 wiring harness locators from the generator splash shield.
6. Remove the lower generator boot pin-type retainer, fold the boot upward and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. With the generator boot folded upward, position the protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ nut and terminal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. NOTE: The 3 generator studs and nuts may be replaced with 3 bolts (W709986-S437) to ease the installation of the generator.

Remove the 3 generator nuts and stud bolts.
- To install, tighten the generator stud bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the new generator bolts or generator nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

9. Remove the generator shield and the generator.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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When you do this, please make sure the battery is disconnected before you start. Let me know if you have other questions or need help.

Take care,

Joe
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