How do you change the alternator?

Tiny
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  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
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How do you change the alternator on a 1999 dodge caravan? How do you get the tention pully to release to get the alternator off?
Saturday, April 12th, 2008 AT 3:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

To release the tension of the tensioner you will have to rotate it clockwise.
Careful not to allow the tensioner to snap back in place.

Here are a couple of helpful articles:

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

I have attached diagrams of the replacement procedure below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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