how to replace the alternator

2001 ACURA MDX
186 MILES
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YEE LEE
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how do you remove the alternator and how is it going to come out?
Nov 5, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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You should start by disconnecting the battery here is a guide to help you with that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Next you will need to remove the serpentine belt. Here is a video for that

https://youtu.be/Q_Wn9c0Bvh0

This guide will give you idea on what to expect when doing the job I have includes diagram fro you car (below). You might need to loosen the radiator to get the alternator out

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

Once you are done you should check the unit to make sure you installed it correctly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Here is a Denso unit from Amazon for $177.00

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IYA6G6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000IYA6G6&linkId=0079c83e20e9c005213aec312fc8c1dc

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 12, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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HARWINDERSDEOL
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i need to know howto remove old alternator and install a new one
Sep 12, 2017 at 4:17 PM (Merged)
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get radio anti theft code first then disconnect battery negative cable. disconnect cables form alternator then follow instructions in pic.
Sep 12, 2017 at 4:17 PM (Merged)