Alternator replacement instruction?

Dougeefresh · 11-09-2004, 02:31 PM

Can anyone please give me a detailed instruction on how to replace the alternator? Or, where I can find the info?
Thanks!

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ErikAnderson · 11-09-2004, 02:37 PM

not really that hard... just take a marker and mark the threads on the tension belt tightener so you remember how tight to make the belts again. its held on by what, like 2 bolts? My Girlfriend replaced one on the side of the road out in the middle of eastern washington at like 1030pm with a leatherman and a broom handle.

if you still need help i can write up more when i am not at work.

on a 1-10 scale of difficulty an alternator change is about a 3, right under tying your shoes in the dark (3.22) and above making a omlette (2.87)

Dougeefresh · 11-09-2004, 02:41 PM

Thanks. Mainly, I was concerend about the belt tension but now I know that, it should be a simple swap. The reason I needed to know was because I will be doing in the dark actually and don't want to be surprised by anything.

By the way, I rate making an omelette to be harder than tying shoes in the dark.

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Originally Posted by ErikAnderson

not really that hard... just take a marker and mark the threads on the tension belt tightener so you remember how tight to make the belts again. its held on by what, like 2 bolts? My Girlfriend replaced one on the side of the road out in the middle of eastern washington at like 1030pm with a leatherman and a broom handle.

if you still need help i can write up more when i am not at work.

on a 1-10 scale of difficulty an alternator change is about a 3, right under tying your shoes in the dark (3.22) and above making a omlette (2.87)

Mulder · 11-09-2004, 02:50 PM

Most important- disconnect the battery before you do anything.

Dougeefresh · 11-09-2004, 02:54 PM

Oh, boy. I learned that lesson. I blew a 80A fuse...

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Originally Posted by Mulder

Most important- disconnect the battery before you do anything.

11-09-2004, 02:31 PM	#1
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11-09-2004, 02:37 PM	#2
ErikAnderson Scooby Specialist Member#: 26739 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Offshore	not really that hard... just take a marker and mark the threads on the tension belt tightener so you remember how tight to make the belts again. its held on by what, like 2 bolts? My Girlfriend replaced one on the side of the road out in the middle of eastern washington at like 1030pm with a leatherman and a broom handle. if you still need help i can write up more when i am not at work. on a 1-10 scale of difficulty an alternator change is about a 3, right under tying your shoes in the dark (3.22) and above making a omlette (2.87)

11-09-2004, 02:50 PM	#4
Mulder Trust no one Moderator Member#: 11170 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 02 WRX 05 GTO/11 Sonata(!)	Most important- disconnect the battery before you do anything.