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Alternator removal

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BOB502
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Can you give me a step by step process on how to remove alternator and the tools required.
Saturday, September 24th, 2011 AT 3:56 PM

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Tiny
RIVERMIKERAT
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Disconnect the battery and wires from the rear of the alternator. Remove the serpentine belt. Remove the bolts securing the alternator and lift the alternator straight out. Reverse the process to install the new part.
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Sunday, September 25th, 2011 AT 3:51 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Disconnect the neg battery terminal. Remove the serp belt by turning the automatic belt tensionier. Remove wiring from the rear of the alternator. Unbolt the alternator from its mount and remove. Reverse to replace.
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Sunday, September 25th, 2011 AT 3:52 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for reinforcing what I said, jacob
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Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 3:39 AM

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