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Question: alternator replacement removal

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eric 1234, 3.0L V6, Tallahassee, FL, October 11, 2010, 06:46
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Need to replace alternator due to location best way to remove and replace and to releive tension on belt for removal

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    Eric Sevim from A+ Japanese Auto Repair Inc, October 12, 2010, 11:25
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    You will first have to remove the power steering and air conditioning belts. Lastly, the alternator belt. All of the adjusters for the belts will be slightly different but with the lower splash shield removed and a flash light, you should be able to see everything.

    Next, remove the negative battery terminal/cable from the battery (this will be insure that you don't cause a huge spark, blow a fuse, arch weld :) etc.

    At this point, there are two bolts that hold in the alternator and two connectors on the back, one plastic and one more that is a cable bolted on to the alternator. That should be that! Good Luck - BTW, you will have to reset your clock, radio presets, and if the stereo has a code lock out feature you will have to enter in the code to unlock it.

    A+ Japanese Auto Repair, San Carlos CA 94070

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