Changing alternator

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ERIKFAST
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I have a 2.5SL. I have the top engine cover off, all bolts and electrical connections off, but I cannot figure out how to loosen the belt. The middle pully has a nut on the side that I removed, but that didnt do anything.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:30 PM (Merged)
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CAUTION
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION
Do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.

While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) using tool.
Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of tensioner into retaining boss to lock tensioner pulley.
Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
Loosen auxiliary drive belt from water pump pulley in sequence, and remove it.

CAUTION
When installing, do not loosen the auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Do not turn it counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley. Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off. Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.

NOTE
Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley. Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range.

To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:30 PM (Merged)
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ADESSEN
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  • 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
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How do I replace the alternator on my 2002 Nissan Altima? I have 3.5L V6
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:30 PM (Merged)
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Removal

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove radiator.
Remove front/right-side engine under cover
Remove the drive belt.
Remove idler pulley.
Remove the generator adjustable top mount, using power tools
Remove the generator lower mount bolt and nuts, using power tools
Remove the generator lower front bracket bolt, using power tools
Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
Slide the generator out and remove.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:30 PM (Merged)
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LORDJIM
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How to remove the alternator on Altima '02
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:30 PM (Merged)
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DAVE H
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Removal and Installation
QR25DE
Removal
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove the front/right-side engine undercover, using power tools.
Remove the drive belt.
Disconnect the generator harness connector.
Disconnect the engine ground wire from top mount.
Remove the generator upper and lower mounting bolts, using power tools.
Set the generator aside and remove the generator top mount.
Slide the generator out and remove.
Fig. 63: Removing Generator Upper And Lower Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO, U.S.A.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fig. 64: Removal Procedure (QR25DE)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO, U.S.A.
VG35DE
Removal
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove radiator, refer to RADIATOR
Remove front/right-side engine under cover
Remove the drive belt, refer to DRIVE BELTS 2.5L or DRIVE BELTS 3.5L.
Remove idler pulley.
Remove the generator adjustable top mount, using power tools.
Remove the generator lower mount bolt and nuts, using power tools.
Remove the generator lower front bracket bolt, using power tools.
Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
Slide the generator out and remove.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:30 PM (Merged)
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GLENN1104
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When replacing the alternator must the battery be replaced also? My car died and the problem was traced to the alternator which was replaced but the station said that the battery was also not good and put in a new battery too. The battery could be only three years old. Would a bad alternator ruin a fairly new battery. No lights lit up on the dash during the problem. The triple a was able to get the car started after five or ten minutes only when I pumped the gas pedal a few times while trying to charge the battery in one last try.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
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You got a new alternator if its working properly -get the battery load tested to check its condition if okay your problem is coming from somewhere else.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)

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